Some victims of the mysterious “Havana syndrome” are expected to be paid between $100,000 and $200,000 from the US government – based on the extent of their injuries and which department they work for – according to two congressional aides familiar with administration deliberations and a former intelligence official.

Dating back to at least 2016, US diplomats, spies and service members around the globe have been struck with a mysterious set of symptoms now colloquially known as Havana syndrome. While the US intelligence community has so far been unable to determine what – or who – is causing the spate of injuries, the Biden administration has been