The United States has cut its diplomatic presence in Cuba by more than half over mysterious “attacks” that have caused hearing loss, dizziness and fatigue among embassy staff there.<br /><br />Washington says 21 employees had been affected and that until Cuban authorities can ensure US diplomats’ safety, the embassy would be reduced to emergency personnel.<br /><br />President Trump had already vowed to partially roll back the US rapprochement with Havana agreed by his predecessor Barack Obama.<br /><br />The U.S. embassy there will now halt regular visa operations for Cubans seeking to visit the United States.<br /><br />Havana denies any role in what were initially reported as sonic attacks.<br /><br />Cuba’s Foreign Ministry chief for U.S. Affairs Josefina Vidal said she considered the US government moves “hasty”, saying they would affect bilateral relations.<br /><br />She stressed that Cuba is still keen to cooperate with US authorities to clarify what happened.<br /><br />Via AP: U.S. urges no travel to Cuba, cuts embassy staff https://t.co/PP7RCjATjK pic.twitter.com/t4Oyyx0gSq— POLITICO (politico) 29 septembre 2017<br /><br />Officials in the Trump administration stress the US is maintaining diplomatic ties with Cuba.<br /><br />But although no tourists are known to have been injured in the attacks, Washington has warned Americans against visiting the Caribbean island, a move that will likely hurt many Cubans working in hospitality.<br /><br />with Reuters<br />
