Dominican Republic asks nine Cuban mission members to leave

The Dominican Republic has formally requested the withdrawal of nine members of the Cuban diplomatic mission and their families, introducing a new tension into the relationship between the two nations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has given a seven-day deadline for the measure to be executed, though it has not identified the affected individuals, their positions, or the specific reasons behind the government's decision.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mirex) granted a seven-day deadline to execute the measure, but did not identify the affected individuals, their positions, or the reasons that led the Government to request their departure.

The Ministry stated it acted under the authority granted to the host state by international law and the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. It also announced that the matter would be handled with "due discretion" and that no further details would be provided. The Dominican government has emphasized its desire to preserve diplomatic relations with Cuba, indicating that this decision does not signify a rupture of ties.

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The Foreign Ministry limited itself to pointing out that it acted based on the powers recognized to the host State by international law and the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

This action contrasts sharply with the public tone of cooperation that has characterized relations between the two governments in recent years. It raises questions about the circumstances that prompted the departure of a significant number of Cuban representatives. Currently, silence prevails regarding the causes from the Dominican government's side, and Cuba has yet to make a public statement on how it will respond to the request.

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The Dominican government has made it clear, however, that it seeks to preserve diplomatic relations with Cuba, so for now the decision does not imply a rupture of ties between Santo Domingo and Havana.