Cuban Foreign Minister Accuses US of Extorting Latin American Countries Over Medical Cooperation Programs
In an escalating diplomatic confrontation, the Cuban foreign minister, Bruno Rodríguez, has accused the United States of "extorting" Latin American countries into terminating longstanding agreements that allow Cuba to send doctors abroad. This accusation came to light on Thursday amid reports that several nations have halted their participation in these medical cooperation programs, which have historically been a significant source of revenue for the Cuban economy. Rodríguez characterized the US actions as an attempt to "strangle" the economy of the communist island, which relies heavily on foreign medical missions that have been in place since the 1960s. The Cuban medical... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Apr 2026 19:12
