US officials reject the path of a foreign power

US intelligence estimated Wednesday 1^R March “highly unlikely” A foreign power or weapon is at the origin of the mysterious Havana syndrome, an unexplained disorder that has afflicted dozens of US ambassadors or diplomatic staff.

“Based on a joint effort involving intelligence agencies (…), we can share with you that most of them have now come to the conclusion that a foreign agency is unlikely to be responsible” Regarding the unrest, the Director of National Intelligence said in a statement. Avril Haynes clarified that agencies have different positions “faith” In their estimation.

US intelligence still believes that the symptoms were observed by these employees “Probably due to factors unrelated to a foreign entity, such as pre-existing conditions, routine diseases, or environmental factors.”A press release said.

M^me Haynes, along with CIA Director William Burns and other U.S. officials, said the findings were not undermined or diminished. “nothing” Real problems reported by victims.

These health problems (such as migraines, dizziness, nausea, visual disturbances) first struck American and Canadian diplomats posted to Cuba in 2016, hence the name. “Havana Syndrome”.

These are “Unusual Health Events”According to the terminology used in the United States, it was announced elsewhere in the world (China, Germany, Australia, Russia, Austria) and even in Washington.

The hypothesis of electromagnetic waves has been questioned

Havana syndrome remains unexplained to this day, with scientists proliferating hypotheses.

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However, seven investigative bodies have investigated about 1,000 cases in recent years. “Unusual Health Events” Five of them decided it was “highly unlikely” That these disturbances were caused by a planned attack.

One of the agencies evaluates this hypothesis as follows: “Impossible” According to the report, another avoids decision-making.

This result seems to contradict an expert report published a year ago, according to which electromagnetic waves may have been the origin of the mysterious syndrome in some cases, thus supporting the thesis of deliberate attacks.

But in its latest assessment, US intelligence has concluded that “There is no credible evidence that a foreign adversary has a weapon or mechanism responsible for this unrest.”.

The CIA already ruled last year “Impossible” A foreign company was able to launch a systematic campaign targeting employees at US embassies around the world, but was not excluded in about twenty cases.

“Lack of Transparency”

Attorney Mark Zide, who claims to represent more than two dozen victims, “This latest U.S. intelligence assessment lacks transparency, and we continue to question the accuracy of these findings.”.

“With so many unanswered questions, it is inconceivable that this report will be the last word today.”he said.

In August 2021, US Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to Hanoi was delayed by three hours after such a warning in the Vietnamese capital.

In September 2017, former President Donald Trump ordered the departure of nearly all employees of the US embassy in Havana. “Symptom”.

The U.S. Embassy resumed issuing visas to Cubans seeking to immigrate to the U.S. in early January.