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Dominican Republic expels Cuban diplomats and their families
The Dominican Republic has ordered the expulsion of Cuban diplomatic officials and their families, a move that has significantly heightened tensions between Santo Domingo and Havana. The Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the measure, which affects either nine or ten officials depending on the report, is being conducted in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. The government has not publicly disclosed the specific reasons for the expulsion, citing diplomatic discretion.
The Cuban government has strongly rejected the decision, labeling it an “act of subordination” to United States interests. Havana claims the expulsion is a result of pressure from Washington to further isolate the island and asserts that the diplomats acted in full compliance with international law. Cuban officials noted that the move follows previous instances of Dominican alignment with U.S. policy, such as the exclusion of Cuba from the X Summit of the Americas.
While the Dominican government maintains that the action is aimed at specific individuals and does not signal a total rupture of bilateral ties, local political figures in the Dominican Republic have expressed varying views, with some criticizing the lack of transparency and others supporting the government's stance on national sovereignty.
Entities
Angel Arzuaga · Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla · Cuba · Dominican Republic · Luis Abinader · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic · United States
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 13 SOURCES] The expelled diplomats and their families have been given seven days to leave the Dominican Republic. elviajero.com.do · noticiasdehoy.com.mx · almomento.net · www.arabnews.pk · www.jamaicaobserver.com · +4 more
- [DISPUTED] The Cuban government states that 10 officials are affected, contradicting the Dominican report of nine. www.escambray.cu · www.winnipegfreepress.com · santiago30caballeross.blogspot.com · baoquocte.vn · n.com.do · +5 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] The Dominican government has not provided specific reasons for the expulsion. elviajero.com.do · noticiasdehoy.com.mx · almomento.net · www.arabnews.pk · www.jamaicaobserver.com · +4 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] Cuba claims the expulsion is a result of pressure from the United States to isolate the island. www.escambray.cu · n.com.do · www.winnipegfreepress.com · santiago30caballeross.blogspot.com · baoquocte.vn · +10 more
- [DISPUTED] The Dominican Republic has requested the withdrawal of nine Cuban diplomatic mission members and their families. elviajero.com.do · www.arabnews.pk · www.jamaicaobserver.com · noticiasdehoy.com.mx · almomento.net · +3 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The total number of expelled Cubans, including family members, is estimated to be approximately 21. elviajero.com.do · almomento.net · noticiasdehoy.com.mx · www.cubaheadlines.com