US Accused of Pressuring Latin America to End Cuban Doctors Program
Cuba's foreign minister has accused the United States of pressuring Latin American countries to terminate agreements with Havana for the deployment of Cuban doctors. The US claims the program constitutes forced labor, as Cuban doctors reportedly receive only a fraction of the payments made to Cuba for their services. The program, a significant source of income for Cuba, has been criticized for human rights violations, including withholding wages and confiscating passports. Several countries, including Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, and Guyana, have ended their agreements with Cuba, impacting the island's economy.