Mexico will continue accepting Cuban medical workers despite US pressure

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 25, 2026 at 11:28 PM

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Mexico will continue accepting Cuban medical workers despite US pressure

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed that Mexico will continue its agreement to receive Cuban medical workers, who often serve in underserved rural areas. This decision comes despite pressure from the United States, which passed a law in February that opens the door to sanctions on countries participating in the Cuban medical program. The US alleges the program involves coerced labor and seeks to isolate Cuba. Sheinbaum stated the agreement benefits Mexico, as Cuban doctors are willing to work in rural areas where Mexican doctors are less likely to go. Several other Latin American countries have ended their participation in the program. The Cuban government views the program as a sign of solidarity and a source of revenue.

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The US passed a law that opens the door to sanctions on countries that participate in the program.

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Thousands of Cuban medical workers have deployed to Mexico since 2022.

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The US is pressuring Latin American countries to sever ties to Cuba’s medical program.

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Mexico will continue receiving Cuban medical workers.

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It's hard to get Mexican doctors to go to many rural areas.

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Bahamas 30% Guyana 30% Jamaica 30% Guatemala 30% Honduras 30% Havana 40% Cuban medical workers ×370% United States ×580% Mexico ×380% Claudia Sheinbaum ×390% Cuba ×790%

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cuban medical workers 100% us pressure 80% mexico 70% bilateral agreement 60% rural areas 60% us sanctions 50% foreign revenue 40% medical missions 40%