The United States views the Americas as its sphere of influence, intensifying pressure on Cuba. Efforts include maintaining strict sanctions that limit Cuba's ability to import essential goods such as food and medicine. The Trump administration targeted Cuban international medical missions, labeling them as human trafficking and penalizing third-country nationals. This campaign aims to disrupt Cuba's healthcare programs abroad. The US-dominated Organization of American States has requested compliance details from member countries regarding agreements with Cuba, with many failing to meet the submission deadline. The consequences of these actions could severely impact Cuban healthcare.
"If Rubio were to succeed in having the Cuban medics withdrawn he would be signing a death sentence for many patients and would also devastate badly needed funds for the Cuban healthcare services," John Kirk, Professor emeritus of Latin American Studies at Dalhousie University, stated regarding the impact of removing Cuban medical missions.
The long-standing campaign to brand the country's medical and education programs abroad as human trafficking is being stepped up and for the first time third country nationals are penalized.
Most countries appeared to have missed the June 30 deadline set by the US dominated Organization of American States human rights commission regarding agreements with Havana.
The Trump administration pressured international organizations such as the Pan-American Health Organization and governments not to contract Cuban medical brigades, continuing a campaign that aimed to weaken Cuba's influence.
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