Mexico will continue accepting Cuban medical workers despite US pressure

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has declared that Mexico will continue accepting Cuban medical workers despite pressure from the United States. Sheinbaum praised the Cuban doctors for their work, noting that they often serve in underserved rural areas where Mexican medical professionals are scarce. The decision reflects Mexico's independent stance on healthcare policy and signals a willingness to maintain ties with Cuba despite U.S. opposition. Cuba has long used medical diplomacy as a foreign policy tool, deploying doctors across Latin America to gain influence and generate revenue. The move underscores the limits of Trump administration influence over Mexican policy on issues Sheinbaum views as essential to her country's healthcare needs.