How Russia could be tied to Havana Syndrome
PBS NewsHour · Published on October 17, 2026
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A decade ago, U.S. personnel in Havana, Cuba, began to suffer mysterious symptoms — piercing head pressure, dizziness, nausea, loss of balance and even cognitive decline. So-called Havana Syndrome cases then spread to China, across the world and even inside the United States. The victims include some of the U.S.' most talented spies, as well as other American officials, some of whose lives have never been the same. Oriana Zill de Granados, co-author of “The Havana Syndrome,” discussed how Russia could be tied to the syndrome. Compass Points from PBS News analyzes prominent international affairs topics and America’s role in a shifting world, breaking down global conflicts, rising tensions, and their implications for U.S. interests. Visit the PBS News website to watch this week's episode. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Sign up for Here's The Deal with Lisa Desjardins: https://to.pbs.org/41q6E8i Subscribe for exclusive content in our newsletters: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/subscribe PBS News podcasts: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more from PBS News at https://www.pbs.org/newshour Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2HfsCD6 Follow us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbsnews X: http://www.twitter.com/newshour Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newshour Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newshour/
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