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Puerto Rico Senate probes Roosevelt Roads base over possible Cuba military use

Puerto Rico Senate investigates former naval base for potential US military Cuba operations

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On 28 October 2026, Puerto Rico senator Carmelo Ríos stated the former Roosevelt Roads naval base may be used by US military for a potential Cuba intervention. [1][4][5] Senator Carmelo Ríos Santiago stated the investigation was triggered by recent Cuba events including an arrest warrant for former Cuban president Raúl Castro. [2] Senate committees voted to adjourn the public hearing and continue the Roosevelt Roads investigation via executive session and site visit. [3] The on-site inspection of the Roosevelt Roads facilities is scheduled for Friday, November 6. [6] Carmelo Ríos announced the immediate cancellation of a scheduled public senate hearing reviewing the future of Roosevelt Roads base. [7] Carmelo Ríos stated national security restrictions prevented him from disclosing full details about activity at Roosevelt Roads base. [8]
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  1. Puerto Rico Senate committees held a joint public hearing regarding the former Roosevelt Roads naval base in Ceiba. · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
  2. Senator Carmelo Ríos Santiago stated the investigation was triggered by recent Cuba events including an arrest warrant for former Cuban president Raúl Castro. · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
  3. Senate committees voted to adjourn the public hearing and continue the Roosevelt Roads investigation via executive session and site visit. · San Juan Daily Star
  4. On 28 October 2026, Puerto Rico senator Carmelo Ríos stated the former Roosevelt Roads naval base may be used by US military for a potential Cuba intervention. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  5. Senator Carmelo Ríos Santiago stated Roosevelt Roads base may be used as a US military support hub, as it was previously for Venezuela operations. · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
  6. The on-site inspection of the Roosevelt Roads facilities is scheduled for Friday, November 6. · San Juan Daily Star
  7. Carmelo Ríos announced the immediate cancellation of a scheduled public senate hearing reviewing the future of Roosevelt Roads base. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  8. Carmelo Ríos stated national security restrictions prevented him from disclosing full details about activity at Roosevelt Roads base. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
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