Guantanamo Bay

Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, located on the southeastern coast of Cuba, has been under continuous U.S. control since 1903, following the Spanish-American War. Initially established to serve as a coaling and naval station, its strategic location allowed the U.S. Navy to project power throughout the Caribbean. Over the decades, Guantanamo Bay has played roles in regional conflicts, Cold War intelligence, and humanitarian operations. Since 2002, it has become globally recognized as the site of a U.S. military detention facility used in the War on Terror.