The U.S. Department of State has imposed visa restrictions on several Central American government officials and their family members due to their involvement in Cuba’s forced labor scheme. These officials are linked to medical missions that exploit Cuban professionals under coercive conditions.
This action holds accountable those who enable and sustain exploitative practices. The Cuban labor export system not only abuses its workers but also funnels profits to the corrupt regime while depriving Cubans of critical medical services in their own country.
The United States stands in solidarity with the Cuban people in their fight for freedom and dignity. By implementing these restrictions, we reinforce our commitment to defending human rights and labor rights on a global scale.
We urge other nations to join us in challenging forced labor and supporting accountability for those responsible.
