Before 2018, will Russia and Cuba announce the reopening of the Lourdes Signals Intelligence Center?

Started Dec 20, 2016 06:00PM UTC
Closed Jan 01, 2018 07:59AM UTC

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GJP Classic Geopolitical Challenge (2017)

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Foreign Policy

Russia may be looking to expand the number of military facilities it has abroad, and rumors have circulated since 2014 that Russia and Cuba have discussed reopening the Lourdes Signals Intelligence Center, which was closed in 2001 (RT, Sputnik, Stratfor, Indian Express). _{Confused? Check our FAQ or ask us for help.}

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Russia and Cuba did not announce the reopening of the Lourdes Signals Intelligence Center. This question closed as "no" with an end date of 1 January 2018. _{See our FAQ to learn about how we resolve questions and how scores are calculated.}