US quietly stepping up efforts to shut down Guantanamo – WSJ
RTNov 25, 2022
The Facts
Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday decried the presence of a nuclear-powered submarine at the US naval base in Guantanamo Bay, calling it a “provocative escalation.” The submarine was reportedly there Wednesday through Saturday.
A statement from the Foreign Ministry said: “the presence of a nuclear submarine there at this moment makes it imperative to wonder what is the military reason behind this action in this peaceful region of the world.”
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
The US is continuing to violate the sovereign rights of Cuba. It’s bad enough that it has occupied a small portion of the island to run a prison known for violating human rights for more than a century, but now it’s sending a nuclear submarine into Cuba’s territory. The US must show more respect for Cuba's sovereignty.
Pro-establishment narrative
There’s nothing for Cuba to complain about. The US has a naval base on the island and the submarine was there legally. The US will continue to move military assets wherever appropriate and always in compliance with international law.
