For Cuba, the new report on alleged sonic attacks against the United States is deemed a "political operation". Interview by Johana Tablada (deputy General Division for the United States in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) to AP
Andrea Rodriguez, AP reporter: First, your name and your full title, as you want it to be used. And the second thing is, well, we have all seen or read the story on this report, from three important media outlets, somehow re-hashing the Havana syndrome, correct? What is Cuba's position on this?
There is no denying that the situation in Cuba is extremely difficult and has been for some time. And it is quite understandable that shortages of basic necessities cause unrest and dissatisfaction amongst the general population. However, it is also clear that these shortages are a direct consequence of the United States' 'long war' against Cuba which has included attempts at military intervention, assassination attempts against prominent Communist Party officials, and the various economic and political sanctions that constitute the ongoing blockade. U.S.