US EditionUS moves to revoke visas, impose restrictions over Cuban labor program
The U.S. targets foreign officials for aiding Cuba's forced labor scheme exploiting medical professionals, who generate $4.9 billion annually, while depriving Cubans of essential healthcare.
- The U.S. State Department imposed visa restrictions on foreign officials involved in exploiting Cuban medical professionals in a labor scheme.
- Officials from several African nations, Cuba, and Grenada faced sanctions along with their families, according to the U.S. State Department.
- Cuba is accused of sending medical workers to 50 countries for little or no pay while confiscating their passports and credentials.
- Cuban Foreign Affairs Minister Bruno Rodríguez stated that Cuba will 'continue to provide services.
41 Articles
41 Articles
Washington restricted visas to officials from Brazil, Grenada, several African countries and former PAHO members
Cuba Rejects U.S. Visa Restrictions Over Medical Cooperation Programs - teleSUR English
Currently, over 24,000 Cuban health workers provide services abroad as part of solidarity missions. On Wednesday, Cuban Foreign Affairs Minister Bruno Rodriguez rejected statements by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who announced that his country would limit the granting of visas to nations that request Cuban doctors and health workers. RELATED: Cuban Doctors Prevent Collapse of Grenada’s Health System: PM Mitchell “The U.S. Secretary of St…
Currently, more than 24,000 employees in the Cuban health sector offer services abroad.
Washington. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio imposed visa restrictions on officials of the governments of Cuba and Brazil, as well as former directors of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), for their participation in the More Doctors program launched by Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff (2011-2016) to care for rural and disadvantaged areas. Brasilia defended the program and described Washington’s decision as “unjustifiable attacks”.
On Monday, President Donald Trump’s government revoked the visas of Mozart Sales, the current Secretary of Specialized Health Care of the Brazilian Ministry of Health, and Alberto Kleiman, a former official of the same portfolio. The measure is part of a series of sanctions announced by Washington in response to the recruitment of Cuban medical missions, which the United States considers a form of forced labor. Sanctions also reach officials fro…
In a forceful movement against labor exploitation orchestrated by the Cuban regime, the United States Department of State, led by Secretary Marco Rubio, announced the revocation of visas and the imposition of travel restrictions on several officials of the Brazilian government, former officials of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and their families. Read more]]>
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
