Cuba faces diplomatic crisis with the Dominican Republic on its centennial

A diplomatic crisis has emerged between Cuba and the Dominican Republic, marked by the withdrawal of nine members of the Cuban diplomatic mission and their families from Santo Domingo. This development represents one of the most significant strains in bilateral relations between the two nations in recent years.

The timing of this diplomatic friction coincides with the centenary of the birth of Fidel Castro, the late leader of the Cuban Revolution. The coincidence of these events highlights a period of heightened tension between the two Caribbean governments.