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Guatemala to phase out renewal of Cuban medical brigades, cooperation agreement to remain until 2027

Office of Cuba Broadcasting / Radio Marti · February 10, 2026

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Guatemalas foreign ministry said a diplomatic note dated Jan. 6, 2026, will progressively end renewals of Cuban medical brigades while keeping the health cooperation agreement formally in force through 2027; Radio Marti reported U.S. pressure was cited by sources.

Guatemala will progressively stop renewing the presence of Cuban medical brigades, the bulletin reported, citing a diplomatic note dated Jan. 6, 2026, from Guatemala's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Cuban Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance. Radio Marti said the cooperation agreement will remain formally valid until 2027 and that the operational calendar and departures will be managed by Guatemalas Ministry of Health and Social Assistance, according to reporting by Prensa Libre.

The bulletin reported that sources in the U.S. government told Radio Marti that Washingtons pressure was an important factor in Guatemalas decision. Radio Marti also said the U.S. Department of State did not respond to a request for comment.

The report did not include a direct statement from Cuban authorities or from Guatemalas Ministry of Health beyond the diplomatic note cited in Prensa Libre. The bulletin framed the decision in the context of shifting cooperation arrangements and diplomatic tensions.