Relations between Cuba and the Dominican Republic after diplomatic expulsion

On the afternoon of Sunday, August 16, the area surrounding the Cuban Embassy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, remained notably calm following a diplomatic expulsion. This stillness contrasted with reports from local residents who observed unidentified individuals at the embassy premises during the early hours of the same day.

The incident follows a period of diplomatic tension between the two nations. While the immediate atmosphere near the diplomatic mission returned to a state of quiet, the presence of activity during the preceding night highlighted the ongoing developments regarding the status of relations between Cuba and the Dominican Republic.