News

‘Havana Syndrome’ Is A Not Foreign Attack, CIA Says

Suspicions have grown over the years that the neurological illness, referred to as “Havana Syndrome,” may be a form of foreign attack. The CIA now says that in most cases, it is not.

The agency will prioritize two dozen mystery cases, in which they have not ruled out a foreign player, but a senior CIA official said that in the majority of the cases, they were able to find an explanation having to do with medical or environmental conditions.

Reported symptoms include nausea, headaches, dizziness ringing in the ears and pressure. Cases of Havana Syndrome have been reported by American government officials and members of the U.S. military worldwide. The first case was reported in Havana, Cuba in 2016.

The Defense Department, State Department and FBI are trying to find the root cause of Havana Syndrome. They are also trying to find a way to treat the symptoms. Skepticism has been raised that the CIA released this new report on their own without consulting the other agencies.

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!

A week of political news in your in-box.
We find the news you need to know, so you don't have to.

There has also been disappointment expressed in the CIA’s focus on foreign actors, without considering other possibilities.

“The CIA’s newly issued report may be labeled ‘interim’ and it may leave open the door for some alternative explanation in some cases, but to scores of dedicated public servants, their families, and their colleagues, it has a ring of finality and repudiation,” said a group that represents U.S. officials who have reported suspected incidents.

Government officials are questioning the timing of the report. Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner (D-Virginia) said that the intelligence community’s expert panel on Havana Syndrome will not finish their investigation for another 10-days or so.

“It might have been better to have this simultaneously released,” Warner said

Rose Carter

Recent Posts

With World Cup Coming To U.S., FIFA Opens Office In Trump Tower, Sparking Ethics Debate

With many of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Club World Cup tournaments scheduled…

4 hours ago

GOP Sen. John Kennedy, 73, Freezes For 7 Seconds During Live TV Interview, Reigniting Debate Over Elderly Congressmen

During an interview with Fox Business on Tuesday, Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) froze during his…

5 hours ago

Trump Job Approval Drops To 38%, Lowest Level In Second Term Fueled By Economic Concerns

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 38%, the lowest level in his second…

5 hours ago

Conservative Podcaster Candace Owens Says Trump Thinks His Supporters Are ‘Stupid’

Right-wing conservative Candace Owens accused President Donald Trump of thinking his voters are "stupid," amid…

8 hours ago

Trump Accuses Nemesis Sen. Adam Schiff Of Mortgage Fraud, Calling For His Arrest

President Donald Trump is calling for Sen. Adam Schiff (D-California) to be arrested for alleged…

8 hours ago

Rep. Mike Lawler Announces He Won’t Run For N.Y. Governor, Clearing Way For Trump Ally Rep. Elise Stefanik To Win GOP Nomination

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-New York) announced Wednesday he will not run for governor and will…

23 hours ago