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- Costa Rica's Rodrigo Chaves announced the closure of Cuba's embassy on March 18, citing poor living conditions.
- He said at a United States-attended event that Costa Rica aims to cleanse the hemisphere of Communists.
- Cuba's foreign ministry condemned the decision, citing United States pressure and no justification.
- The move followed Ecuador's similar action against Cuba.
- The United States has criticized Cuba's medical programs abroad, threatening sanctions against hosts of Cuban workers.
