Expulsion of Cuban diplomats: the island's government escalates its rhetoric

The Cuban government has formally challenged the Dominican Republic's recent decision to expel members of its diplomatic mission. Cuban authorities stated that the Dominican government has failed to provide any justification for the removal of these diplomatic personnel.

This diplomatic friction follows investigative reporting by local media that brought the expulsions to public attention. The Cuban administration's response marks an escalation in the tone of bilateral relations between the two nations regarding the status of their respective diplomatic representatives.