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Dominican Republic expels nine Cuban embassy staff
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Dominican Republic expels nine Cuban embassy staff

From Jamaica Observer · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Dominican Republic has expelled nine Cuban embassy staff, giving them seven days to leave.
  • The foreign ministry did not provide a reason for the expulsion but stated it complies with international law.
  • The decision comes as Cuba celebrated the 100th anniversary of Fidel Castro's birth and follows the Dominican Republic's exclusion of Cuba from a recent summit.

The Dominican Republic has demanded the withdrawal of nine Cuban embassy staff, setting a seven-day deadline for their departure. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the decision on Thursday but offered no specific explanation, asserting only that the move adheres to international law and the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations.

The expulsion occurs as Cuba marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of its revolutionary leader, Fidel Castro. This diplomatic action also follows the Dominican government's earlier decision in December to exclude Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua from a summit in Punta Cana. That exclusion led to complaints from countries like Mexico and Colombia, ultimately causing the Dominican Republic to postpone the meeting.

The Dominican government, led by right-wing President Luis Abinader, maintains close ties with the United States, which has been advocating for regime change in Cuba. Cuban Ambassador Angel Arzuaga stated he received no prior warning about the request for the staff and their families to leave.

The Dominican government formally requested the Cuban embassy in the country to withdraw nine members of its diplomatic mission and their families.

— Dominican Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe ministry's statement announcing the expulsion of Cuban embassy staff.
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Originally published by Jamaica Observer in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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