In an effort to combat Cuba’s global medical program perceived as exploitative, the Trump administration has initiated a crackdown that includes revoking U.S. visas for foreign officials in nations that pay the Cuban government for medical professionals.
Trump Administration Targets Cuba's Medical Export Program
Trump Administration Targets Cuba's Medical Export Program
The U.S. administration takes steps against Cuba's controversial medical missions abroad.
As a newly naturalized U.S. citizen and former Cuban doctor, Ramona Matos is passionate about bringing attention to what she views as exploitation of medical workers sent abroad by the Cuban government. These healthcare professionals often work in remote locations around the world, with the Cuban regime pocketing the majority of funds from their services, leaving the doctors with considerably less.
Matos, who previously participated in medical missions in Bolivia and Brazil, expressed her disapproval of this practice, describing the doctors as "slaves to the Cuban dictatorship." After her experiences in Cuba, Matos made the decision to support Donald Trump in the last election, hoping he would take a strong stance against the Castro regime and its tactics.
President Trump has begun implementing measures to tighten restrictions on Cuba’s medical missions since taking office, signaling a strong disapproval of the program that some critics equate to modern-day slavery. These actions underscore an ongoing commitment to challenge Cuba's communist governance and address its controversial policies in international relations.
