Closing U.S Embassy in Havana Cuba “Under Review”

Student: Nichola Douse-Gadsden

Course: Eng 12

Closing U.S Embassy in Havana Cuba “Under Review”

New York Times reported on Secretary of State Rex W Tillerson statement, that closing the newly reopened American Embassy in Havana was under evaluation. All this was a result of news of 21 American workers from the Embassy located in Havana Cuba, had to be brought home due to several complaints of illnesses. According to The American Foreign Service Association they are seeing illnesses such as, brain swelling, extensive headaches and hearing loss.

It was noted that victims told officials they recall walking into specific rooms or certain locations of the Embassy and experienced powerful beams of sound. This allegation now has officials under the assumption that these illnesses may be the cause of a sonic attack or a surveillance operation gone wrong.

No direct accusation was made toward the Cuban President, however, the obvious blame of not taking the necessary precautions to protect the American people while working on Cuban grounds was evident. Much to American officials’ surprise, President Castro did not return the reaction that they expected by being defensive about the countries irresponsibility. Quite the contrary he was just as concerned and irate on the thought of who could have carried out this act, in return the Cubans offered FBI agents to enter Havana and do a complete investigative research.

On the topic of closing the Embassy, I think this decision should be a temporary one until a full extensive investigation is carried out for proof of the speculations is found. This investigation should cover who might have done this crime if at all this was an attack on the Embassy, checking surrounding countries that as this might have benefited more from the USA and Cuba being Allies than friends. All things should be carefully thought through before they are put into action as this decision might create chaos in the relationship we are trying to recreate between us and Cuba.

The Associated Press “Top US Diplomat Says Closing Embassy in Cuba 'Under Review’ The New York Times 18 September 2017