Live: Dominican Republic asks for the withdrawal of nine members of the Cuban mission

The Dominican Republic government has formally requested the withdrawal of nine members of the Cuban diplomatic mission and their families from Santo Domingo. The request has prompted a live media presence at the Cuban embassy as the situation unfolds.

While the government confirmed the request for the departure of the diplomatic personnel, it has officially declined to disclose the specific reasons behind the decision. Authorities have stated that the matter will remain under reserve and that no further explanations regarding the case will be provided at this time. The incident has introduced notable tension into the diplomatic relations between the two nations.