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Dominican Republic Expels 9 Cuban Diplomats Within 7 Days

8/14/2026

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The Dominican Republic ordered nine Cuban diplomats and their families to leave within seven days.
The Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the expulsion relies on International Law and the Vienna Convention, without giving a specific reason.
Cuba’s government rejected the expulsion, accusing the Dominican Republic of yielding to U.S. pressure to isolate Cuba.
Havana referenced a prior dispute over the Dominican vote change on a UN anti-blockade resolution.

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The Dominican Republic ordered nine Cuban diplomats and their families to leave within seven days.
The Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the expulsion relies on International Law and the Vienna Convention, without giving a specific reason.
Cuba’s government rejected the expulsion, accusing the Dominican Republic of yielding to U.S. pressure to isolate Cuba.
Havana referenced a prior dispute over the Dominican vote change on a UN anti-blockade resolution.