Key takeaways:
- The U.S. intelligence community has concluded that it is “very unlikely” that a foreign adversary is responsible for the reported symptoms of Havana Syndrome.
- The State Department is preparing to compensate victims of Havana Syndrome with payments of between roughly $100,000 and $200,000 each.
- The cause of Havana Syndrome is still unknown, and the intelligence review has eliminated a leading theory that the symptoms were caused by a hostile foreign government.
The U.S. intelligence community has released the results of a multi-year review into the mysterious neurological symptoms known as “Havana Syndrome”. The review concluded that it is “very unlikely” that a foreign adversary is responsible for the reported symptoms, which have been experienced by more than a thousand American officials since 2016.
The assessment noted that different intelligence agencies had varying levels of confidence in the conclusion, but that the majority of agencies had reached the same conclusion.
The State Department is now preparing to compensate victims of Havana Syndrome with payments of between roughly $100,000 and $200,000 each. This includes current and former State Department staff and their families who have suffered from “qualifying injuries” since the cases were first reported in 2016.
Havana Syndrome is a collection of neurological symptoms that have been reported by U.S. personnel in Cuba, China, and other countries. Symptoms include dizziness, headaches, and hearing loss. The cause of the syndrome is still unknown, and the intelligence review has eliminated a leading theory that the symptoms were caused by a hostile foreign government.
The State Department is now working to ensure that those affected by Havana Syndrome receive the compensation they are due. The payments are intended to help victims and their families cope with the medical and financial challenges they have faced due to the mysterious illness.
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