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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainAugust 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 marks a significant shift in bilateral relations between the two nations.

Key Facts

  • The Dominican Republic government requested the withdrawal of 9 Cuban diplomats.
  • The order includes the diplomats and their family members.
  • A 7-day deadline was established for the departure of the individuals.
  • The government cited the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations as the legal basis for the action.
  • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated it will not provide further details, citing the nature of diplomatic communications.
  • The government expressed an intent to maintain discretion to preserve relations between the two countries.

Who's Mentioned

organizationMinisterio de Relaciones Exteriores“The Dominican government body managing the expulsion.”locationRepública Dominicana“The host country issuing the expulsion order.”organizationTelemundo 51“The news outlet reporting the story.”otherConvención de Viena sobre Relaciones Diplomáticas“The international legal framework cited for the action.”locationCuba“The country whose diplomats are being expelled.”