TSA, State Department, and DHS apologized after Cuban officials received a secret guided tour of Miami International Airport, leading to backlash from the local community and politicians. The visit was not coordinated or communicated in advance to airport or county officials. The agencies committed to changing their protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Key Points
Cuban officials from the Castro regime received a secret guided tour of Miami International Airport on May 20
The visit was not coordinated or communicated in advance to airport or county officials, leading to immediate condemnation
The Cuban officials visited high-security areas containing sensitive TSA computer systems
The choice of May 20, Cuban Independence Day, for the tour sparked further controversy
Local community, politicians, and Cuban diaspora expressed deep frustration over the incident
TSA, State Department, and DHS apologized for the oversight and committed to changing protocols to prevent similar incidents