The government of the Dominican Republic has ordered nine members of Cuba's diplomatic mission and their families to leave the country within a seven-day period. This expulsion marks a significant shift in the tone of diplomatic relations between Santo Domingo and Havana, which have historically been characterized by a mix of clashes and engagements since their formal re-establishment.
In response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba issued a strong rejection of the measure, describing it in the strongest terms as an act of subordination. According to Havana, the Dominican government's decision to expel the embassy personnel is a direct result of submitting to the interests of the United States.
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