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The United States government revoked visas for dozens of officials from the Cuban regime and suspended applications in several categories.
The Cuban Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, stated to the agency AP that in recent hours the U.S. government returned dozens of passports without visas, and communicated the suspension of the application mechanism for a group of visa categories used for State officials and their dependents.
According to the regime official, the decision "directly affects bilateral exchanges that were taking place in areas of mutual interest and benefit for the peoples of Cuba and the United States, such as culture, health, education, science, and sports."
Usually, representatives from Cuba in these sectors travel abroad with an official passport, issued by their agencies, along with the respective visas.
Fernández de Cossío noted that among those affected is the basketball team that did not receive the visas to fly to Puerto Rico, where they were scheduled to play on Sunday.
The Cuban team had their final match of Group D in the qualifiers for the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 that day, after losing to the Bahamas by a score of 97-74 in Nassau.
Only two Cuban players have visas to enter Puerto Rico, which prevents them from playing the match scheduled for Sunday, February 23. According to FIBA regulations, failure to attend results in an automatic loss of 20-0.
Frequently asked questions about the suspension of visas for Cuban regime officials by the U.S.
Why has the United States government decided to deny visas to officials of the Cuban regime?
The United States government has denied visas to dozens of officials from the Cuban regime and has suspended applications in various categories. This decision directly impacts bilateral exchanges in areas such as culture, health, education, science, and sports, according to the Cuban Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Fernández de Cossío.
What impact does the suspension of visas have on exchanges between Cuba and the U.S.?
The suspension of visas by the U.S. for Cuban officials disrupts bilateral exchanges in mutually beneficial sectors such as culture, health, education, science, and sports. These areas are considered advantageous for both peoples, according to statements from the Cuban regime.
How has the Cuban government reacted to the suspension of visas by the U.S.?
The Cuban government, through the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, has expressed that the suspension of visas d directly affects bilateral exchanges that were taking place in areas of mutual interest and benefit. They have emphasized that this could have a negative impact on cooperation in key sectors.
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