June 11, 2025 — Belly of the Beast
Cuban medical cooperation missions are not “forced labor.” During a recent press conference, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected the U.S. government accusation that Cuban doctors on medical missions are exploited. “It’s not forced labor,” she said. “They would need to prove it is.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently announced visa restrictions for Central American officials and their families for their role in accepting cooperation from Cuban medical personnel.

