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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade

Dominican Republic orders 9 Cuban diplomats to leave the country

The Dominican Republic government has formally requested the withdrawal of nine Cuban diplomats from its territory. The officials and their families have been given a seven-day deadline to depart the country.

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Why It Matters

This action alters the diplomatic presence of Cuba in the Dominican Republic and impacts the bilateral relations between the two nations.

Key Facts

  • The Dominican Republic government requested the withdrawal of 9 Cuban diplomats.
  • The order includes the diplomats' families.
  • A 7-day deadline was established for the departure.
  • The Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs cited the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations as the legal basis for the action.
  • The Dominican government stated it will handle the matter through established diplomatic channels.
  • The Dominican government declined to provide further details, citing the nature of diplomatic communications.

Who's Mentioned

organizationMinisterio de Relaciones Exteriores“The Dominican government body issuing the order.”locationRepública Dominicana“The host country issuing the order.”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting the event.”locationCuba“The country whose diplomats are being expelled.”