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“Someone made a mistake. Someone made a big mistake and added a journalist,” Rubio said of the chat that was discussed by reporters. He said the chat had been set up to notify foreign ministers and members of Congress when necessary and that adding a journalist was an error. Rubio repeated the Pentagon's assessment that \"none of the information on there at any point threatened the operation or the lives of our servicemen\" and that the mission had been \"very successful.\" He said the White House is reviewing how the breach occurred and that reforms will be made to prevent a recurrence.

Why it matters: The episode raised questions about the handling of operational coordination communications and whether material in a group chat could include sensitive details. Rubio and officials he cited characterized the content as non-classified coordination information, but he acknowledged procedural shortcomings and said reforms were expected.

Sources and attribution: Secretary of State Marco Rubio and reporters at the press event in Kingston.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Secretary Rubio holds a joint press availability with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness","oneSentenceSummary","Asked about a Signal chat that included a journalist and later leaked, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Pentagon has said the information was not classified and did not endanger the mission; he said the White House will review how the journalist was added to the chat and make reforms.","taxTitle","US Department of State","taxId",9719,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":78,"_47":79,"_49":80,"_51":81,"_53":82,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":83,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":84,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6106372,"Rubio calls parts of Cuban medical program 'forced labor'; Jamaica says its Cuban doctors are treated under labor laws",0,1504000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2781295-050e331b361ccac9762e3d9570d59e6b&start=1504&end=1504","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2781295-050e331b361ccac9762e3d9570d59e6b/thumbnail_1504000.jpg","/articles/6106372/Rubio-calls-parts-of-Cuban-medical-program-forced-labor-Jamaica-says-its-Cuban-doctors-are-treated-under-labor-laws","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6106372-ddfbf907a44c31112ff22eb7c26feeca/orig.mp4?Expires=1770977713&Signature=gr8s1M0eUXlR2iCQdZN8zyJtW3vMq7lVno5w48g0ODKMgv3Xr7uAUjQ305yNOPGTI2qI9MMnPdKK8OgVmscgctpNI7LRCM0EFIo0~dIhzq7Z3BDrq--IkSp35AWVkMe1Jocoa5kwK7U4hmSyd0w1aLryeRvYrCpR3ZAB2nW6LjHevKGupjvsYXNioZGy3c01R8WcQ2tlTmKWDfLNQGCKJLUufo83eWKiFB8~1jAI7PvcyAqXatVQ-8YKe3TIIHSg2Sd-~SiQGFM7Wq4XTwBkY5bvEBU5ESoHxEiLzb0XrSdVwgbeAPdr9xE4XJV4PJazkOuU~YaxuWxijQen~oqfmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters in Kingston that, in many places, Cuba's offshore medical programs have operated in ways he described as exploitative and akin to forced labor, while Prime Minister Holness said Jamaica treats Cuban medical personnel in compliance with labor laws and international standards.

\"How it's operated around the world is that basically the doctors are not paid... the Cuban government decides how much of anything to give them. They take away their passports,\" Rubio said, describing the program \"in many parts of the world\" and saying that practice can amount to forced labor. He said the U.S. concern is with the program's labor practices rather than with medical assistance itself.

Prime Minister Holness said Jamaica \"ensure[s] that they are treated within our labor laws and benefit like any other worker.\" He described Cuban doctors as \"incredibly helpful\" to Jamaica, noting the country has a deficit in health personnel because many local health workers have migrated overseas.

Why it matters: Cuban medical missions are a longstanding regional source of health personnel. Allegations that elements of the program operate as forced labor have implications for host countries' compliance with labor and human-rights obligations, for the rights of the medical personnel themselves, and for bilateral discussions about aid and cooperation.

Both leaders said the issue requires country-by-country assessment. Rubio framed the concern as a general criticism of how the program operates in some countries; Holness said Jamaica's arrangement complies with international and domestic labor standards.

Sources and attribution: Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Prime Minister Holness made the statements during the press event in Kingston.","In a Kingston press session, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized how Cuba operates some overseas medical missions, calling aspects 'forced labor' in many countries; Prime Minister Holness said Cuban doctors in Jamaica have been \"incredibly helpful\" and are treated in accordance with Jamaican labor laws.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":77,"_45":89,"_47":90,"_49":91,"_51":92,"_53":93,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":94,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":95,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6106377,"U.S. and Jamaica pledge closer security, trade and aid ties; Washington announces law-enforcement equipment and programs",992,992000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2781295-050e331b361ccac9762e3d9570d59e6b&start=0&end=992","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2781295-050e331b361ccac9762e3d9570d59e6b/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6106377/US-and-Jamaica-pledge-closer-security-trade-and-aid-ties-Washington-announces-law-enforcement-equipment-and-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6106377-2926c584b9399dc969eb5ce72a2f3204/orig.mp4?Expires=1770977713&Signature=G55yIe9NiCIM-FMMIfs7AoheXb4nQxteXZ-vrx7qulL1z8jDFIa1Bor6JcWbAUccQFO2z4XTWl9~Qfsx1F0mZ3paMvUNcylZWRCWF1zX3n6CoEuON2~ic~EfYOhzlloZLeWeNAECybuukEuedMk-TsTWBhzOFkF1yGWCnaSa0G6V8zg4RjXxJPYMJe8tSLzMdxG~3H0loXQtoATmFdW6F~e4OAT~2zwMgcDupBl1CHEES4fUZKAMthapbmcZYfpq5RlgZDtCoKnM6ykhIqgCsOuP6~fHnWTfmMp6dg-8zono5lxNuJrzCSQepuMXafC0nMMGsNMAatku7aS0vyojMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Prime Minister Holness and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio used a joint appearance in Kingston to pledge stepped-up cooperation on security, trade and development and to announce U.S. equipment and program support aimed at countering organized crime and expanding economic ties.

The visit, held in Jamaica, focused on strengthening bilateral ties across security, trade and capacity building, including a discussion of renewing the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act and ways to attract more U.S. investment. \"Trade, recognizing The United States as Jamaica's largest trading partner with bilateral trade surpassing $3,000,000,000 in 2023,\" Prime Minister Holness said during opening remarks.

The joint meeting emphasized security cooperation aimed at transnational criminal networks. Prime Minister Holness said Jamaica and the United States discussed \"enhancing cooperation in combating transnational crime\" and strengthening marine domain awareness and intelligence surveillance. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described U.S. assistance as focused on building Jamaica's capacity, saying \"America helping Jamaica build its own capacity, its own ability to confront these challenges and solve these problems.\" He listed planned or proposed support including the restart and strengthening of the Jolt Fusion Center, forensic synthetics-detection equipment, intelligence software for law enforcement, night-vision equipment and a counter-gang recruitment program.

Why it matters: Both governments tied security to broader economic goals. Officials framed cuts in violent crime and better intelligence as prerequisites for attracting manufacturing and logistics operations to the hemisphere, shifting supply chains closer to North American markets and creating better-paying jobs.

The leaders discussed trade policy alignment. Rubio said U.S. trade policy is being \"realigned\" to favor more regional production and noted opportunities for Jamaica to host manufacturing or logistics centers. The prime minister raised the renewal of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act as \"a matter of critical importance\" for Jamaica and CARICOM member states.

Officials also took up travel advisories and tourism. Holness said Jamaica has made \"very impressive progress\" on crime metrics and cited a figure that crimes against visitors amount to less than 0.01% of more than 3,000,000 annual visitors. Rubio said the United States would \"reevaluate the travel advisories as they currently stand\" to ensure they reflect current numbers.

On migration and workforce development, the leaders discussed expanding bilateral labor arrangements and skills training. Holness and Rubio spoke about opportunities to \"upskill and reskill\" Jamaican workers so they can fill roles if manufacturing and logistics investments arrive. Rubio said foreign aid will be aligned to partner countries' priorities and that U.S. assistance should help build domestic capacity.

Both officials addressed Haiti. Holness called Haiti's humanitarian and security challenges an \"acute threat\" to regional stability; Rubio said the United States would support a significant expansion of resources to the Haitian National Police so the HNP can better confront gangs.

What was announced (clarifying details): the Jolt Fusion Center is to be \"started up again\" and strengthened; forensic labs will receive synthetics-detection equipment; a counter-gang recruitment program will be launched; law-enforcement intelligence software and night-vision gear are planned; officials said they will explore aid focused on skills training and investment facilitation.

Prime Minister Holness and Secretary Rubio concluded by committing to follow-up work and concrete progress on the items discussed, including further engagement on trade and security programs.

Sources and attribution: Prime Minister Holness and Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the statements at the joint press appearance in Kingston.","During a joint visit in Kingston, Prime Minister Holness and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined expanded security cooperation, trade and development priorities and announced equipment and programs intended to boost Jamaica's law enforcement capacity and economic opportunities.","actionData","errors"]

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Rubio calls parts of Cuban medical program 'forced labor'; Jamaica says its Cuban doctors are treated under labor laws

U.S. and Jamaica pledge closer security, trade and aid ties; Washington announces law-enforcement equipment and programs