US to impose visa restrictions on African leaders tied to Cuban medics programme

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio waves before departing at La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City February 5, 2025. 

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What you need to know:

  • The Cuban government has blasted US efforts to stop the medical missions, calling them a cynical excuse to go after its foreign currency earnings.