US EditionCentral American officials who back Cuban medical mission face US visa restrictions
- The U.S. State Department imposed visa restrictions on Central American government officials involved in Cuba's medical mission program, as announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Marco Rubio described the targeted officials as 'responsible for Cuban medical mission programs that include elements of forced labor and the exploitation of Cuban workers.'
- The visa restrictions aim to promote accountability for those involved in exploitative practices, according to Rubio.
- Cuba's health service generates significant earnings by sending doctors and health workers worldwide, as indicated by Rubio.
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The United States imposed visa restrictions on Central American officials for the "exploitation" of Cuban doctors through "forced labour," said the head of diplomacy, Marco Rubio, without specifying who. The Cuban government sells services to third countries through the so-called "internationalist missions" that include medical activities, which according to analysts represent the main source of foreign exchange entry for the island.
US announces visa restrictions for central American government officials
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday announced visa restrictions for several unnamed Central American government officials he said were connected to Cuban medical mission programs that include elements of forced labor and the exploitation of Cuban workers.
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