F.B.I. suggests that the Havana syndrome is probably not hostile

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.) has recently disclosed a redacted segment of a report from 2019, proposing that the enigmatic ailments known as Havana syndrome were not the consequence of malicious actions, but rather stemmed from social contagion. This analysis, according to current and former officials, cast doubt on the root causes of Havana syndrome within the Central Intelligence Agency (C.I.A.) and parts of the Trump administration. The skepticism raised questions about whether these ailments were actually functional illnesses induced by stress. Consequently, individuals experiencing Havana syndrome symptoms and their legal representatives have strongly criticized the F.B.I. findings. They pointed out that while the investigators examined records, they failed to interview the victims directly, leaving a gap in understanding the true nature of the syndrome.

F.B.I. Report on Havana Syndrome

The F.B.I.'s proposal challenges the previously held belief that the Havana syndrome resulted from malicious actions.

The report reportedly stirred doubts within the C.I.A. and sections of the Trump administration, prompting further investigation into the syndrome's causes.