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