# 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]

## What this stands on

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 -, News)
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 -, News)
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, News)
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 Hora, News)
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 -, News)
6. The on-site inspection of the Roosevelt Roads facilities is scheduled for Friday, November 6. (San Juan Daily Star, News)
7. Carmelo Ríos announced the immediate cancellation of a scheduled public senate hearing reviewing the future of Roosevelt Roads base. (Primera Hora, News)
8. Carmelo Ríos stated national security restrictions prevented him from disclosing full details about activity at Roosevelt Roads base. (Primera Hora, News)

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