The U.S. State Department has released a report accusing the Cuban government of leading a campaign of “espionage and subversion.” The report alleges Cuba has developed a new model for a prolonged campaign of attrition, effectively a long-term strategy of destabilization. Specifically, the document references what it terms “left-wing terrorism,” reinvigorating a concept previously used by the U.S. government. This new accusation adds to existing tensions between the two nations, which have a long history of conflict. The report’s findings are likely to further strain diplomatic relations and potentially lead to increased sanctions or other punitive measures. The specifics of the alleged espionage and subversion activities were not immediately detailed, but the report frames them as a deliberate and ongoing effort by the Cuban regime. This disclosure represents a renewed pressure campaign from the United States against Cuba.