Guantanamo Bay is a U.S. naval base located on the southeastern coast of Cuba. Established in 1898, it has been used for various military purposes over the years. The base is known for its strategic location and has facilities for naval operations, including a deep-water port. Since 2002, Guantanamo Bay has gained international attention as a detention center for individuals captured during the War on Terror. The facility has been controversial due to allegations of human rights abuses and the indefinite detention of prisoners without trial. Efforts to close the detention center have been ongoing.