Educated under embargo': How Cuban doctors vital to Latin America and the Caribbean became under threat by the US
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Educated under embargo': How Cuban doctors vital to Latin America and the Caribbean became under threat by the US
"Cuba has two main sources of revenue, tourism and doctors. The US claims that as the Cuban government retains a portion of the doctors' salaries, the schemes amount to forced labour."
"These decades-long programmes are now being cancelled as a result of US pressure, with a dozen countries complying. The main reason for the US policy is financial, stopping the Cuban government from receiving revenue."
Cuba faces increased US pressure, exacerbating the effects of nearly 70 years of embargoes. The Trump administration's policies are isolating Cuba further, particularly affecting its medical professionals who have historically supported healthcare in Latin America and the Caribbean. The US has blocked the employment of Cuban doctors, which has led to the cancellation of medical programs in multiple countries. While some doctors report exploitation, many believe the US aims to cut off revenue to the Cuban government, which relies on tourism and medical services for income.
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