- Termination of a bilateral health agreement involving Cuba.
- Guatemala is reducing the use of Cuban doctors as new laws restrict foreign aid and financial access for medical missions.
Cuba withdraws medical brigade cooperation and appoints an ambassador to manage bilateral relations with Guatemala.
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Updated Sep 22
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What happened
Cuba withdraws medical brigade cooperation and appoints an ambassador to manage bilateral relations with Guatemala.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Cuba
sovereign state situated on an island in the Caribbean Sea
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Guatemala
sovereign state in Central America
- The Organization of American States (OAS) is currently gathering to address and resolve political crises in several member states, including Haiti, Venezuela, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.
- On January 1, 2025, Donald Trump discussed international issues including Iran, Ukraine, and US-Russia relations while in Guatemala.
Related events
- Diplomatic talks are underway between Cuba, Belize, and Honduras regarding various matters, including the recruitment of healthcare professionals for local workforces.
- Cuba appointed an ambassador to formalize diplomatic ties on September 22, 2026.
- Cuba deployed medical doctors to Venezuela, a move defended by Bruno Rodriguez amidst tightening US sanctions.
- The Dominican Republic and Ecuador expelled Cuban regime diplomats on August 14, 2026, while Carlos A. Giménez approved the action in the DR.
- The Cuban regime sent doctors to Brazil, with the Pan American Health Organization acting as a financial intermediary.