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Was Juan right to attempt a distraction to stop them deactivating the self-destruct?

I think it was the only option he had at that point - he didn't have a clear shot of the controller that Chen was working at and time was running out

I agree with >2 bhabeck:. He had no other plan or choice. They really cut things close in these books:)

I agree that it was the only option he had.

Yes, it gained them a few seconds, and it also removed the armed guards from Juan's objective, giving him a clear shot.

I agree with you all.