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Mexico Reaffirms Cuban Doctor Program Amid U.S. Pressure

3/25/2026

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President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico reaffirmed March 25 that Mexico will continue its agreement with Cuba to host Cuban doctors.
The decision follows Honduras and Jamaica withdrawing from similar agreements under U.S. pressure.
Sheinbaum highlighted that thousands of Cuban medical personnel have served in Mexico's underserved areas since 2022.
The Cuban government says the U.S. is influencing withdrawals and calls the program exploitative, a claim disputed by host countries.

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President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico reaffirmed March 25 that Mexico will continue its agreement with Cuba to host Cuban doctors.
The decision follows Honduras and Jamaica withdrawing from similar agreements under U.S. pressure.
Sheinbaum highlighted that thousands of Cuban medical personnel have served in Mexico's underserved areas since 2022.
The Cuban government says the U.S. is influencing withdrawals and calls the program exploitative, a claim disputed by host countries.