The United States revoked visas for Brazilian, African, and Caribbean officials connected to Cuba's medical worker export program, deemed forced labor. Health officials Mozart Julio Tabosa Sales and Alberto Kleiman from Brazil are specifically named. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions on those aiding Cuba’s regime, claiming they contribute to its financial gain while denying healthcare to citizens. Cuba's government criticized these actions as a ploy against its foreign income and vowed to continue its medical cooperation abroad despite U.S. pressure.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that sanctions were imposed on officials abetting Cuba's coercive labor export scheme, which enriches the Cuban regime and deprives its people of medical care.
The U.S. is revoking visas of officials from Brazil, Africa, and the Caribbean connected to Cuba's medical programs, described by Washington as forced labor.
Cuba's deputy director of U.S. affairs, Johana Tablada, contended that America's efforts to halt its medical missions are merely a cynical excuse to disrupt its foreign currency earnings.
The U.S. announced visa restrictions for several Brazilian health officials involved in the Mais Medicos program, created to send doctors abroad for medical assistance.
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