The United States has announced visa restrictions on unnamed Central American government officials associated with Cuban medical missions, citing concerns over labor practices.
On June 3, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions targeting several Central American government officials. These individuals are alleged to be connected to Cuban medical mission programs that the U.S. government claims involve elements of forced labor and the exploitation of Cuban healthcare workers. The specific officials and countries involved were not disclosed. reuters.com
In a statement, Secretary Rubio asserted that the Cuban labor export program "abuses the participants, enriches the corrupt Cuban regime, and deprives everyday Cubans of essential medical care that they desperately need in their homeland." He emphasized that these measures aim to promote accountability for those who support and perpetuate such practices. reuters.com
Cuba's government has historically defended its international medical missions as acts of solidarity, dispatching doctors to global crises and routine assignments. These missions have been a significant source of revenue for Cuba, especially amid ongoing economic challenges. The Cuban foreign ministry has not immediately responded to the latest U.S. allegations. reuters.com
This move follows a previous expansion of visa restrictions by Secretary Rubio in February 2025, which targeted Cuban officials believed to be tied to overseas labor programs. The U.S.-Cuba relationship remains strained, rooted in decades of discord since the 1959 revolution and the imposition of a longstanding U.S. trade embargo.
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