Cuba Accuses US of Extorting Latin American Nations to End Medical Doctor Deals
Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has accused the United States of 'extorting' Latin American countries to cancel decades-old agreements for Cuban medical missions. The US, under a 'maximum pressure' campaign led by Donald Trump, claims the program constitutes forced labor and human trafficking. Consequently, nations like Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, and Guyana have terminated their partnerships with Havana. Cuba argues these medical brigades are vital for its economy, generating billions annually, while the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) recently released a report supporting US allegations regarding wage withholding and passport confiscation. This diplomatic clash occurs amidst broader tensions, including the alleged abduction of Venezuela's leader and an energy blockade affecting Cuba.
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Cuba Accuses US of Extorting Latin American Nations to End Medical Doctor Deals
Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has accused the United States of 'extorting' Latin American countries to cancel decades-old agreements for Cuban medical missions. The US, under a 'maximum pressure' campaign led by Donald Trump, claims the program constitutes forced labor and human trafficking. Consequently, nations like Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, and Guyana have terminated their partnerships with Havana. Cuba argues these medical brigades are vital for its economy, generating billions annually, while the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) recently released a report supporting US allegations regarding wage withholding and passport confiscation. This diplomatic clash occurs amidst broader tensions, including the alleged abduction of Venezuela's leader and an energy blockade affecting Cuba.
The Guardian