Cuban Embassy In D.C. Attacked With Molotov Cocktail—Here’s Everything We Know
ForbesSep 24, 2023
The Facts
The Cuban embassy in the US capital of Washington was attacked on Sunday night by an assailant who threw a Molotov cocktail at the building, the US Secret Service announced on Monday.
There was reportedly no resultant fire or significant damage to the building, nor were there any reports of staff members suffering injuries.
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
Yet again, Cuba's diplomatic mission in the US has suffered a terror attack that could have claimed innocent lives. Given that a sense of impunity fostered by US indifference to Havana has emboldened anti-Cuban groups to resort to such actions, it's crucial that Washington not only investigates this incident but also takes the island off its state sponsors of terrorism list.
Pro-establishment narrative
It's unlikely that anyone apart from Alexander Alazo — who was accused of opening fire against the Cuban embassy in 2020 — could've believed it would be possible to get away with a terror attack like this. Although he is continuing to pursue an insanity defense for the multiple federal charges he faces, US law enforcement will ensure that the assailant is, this time, brought to justice.