![BREAKING THE BLOCKADE [2ND SEPTEMBER 2025] As tensions mount over Cuba’s global medical program, Saint Lucia finds itself at the intersection of geopolitical pressure and domestic politics. With the United States branding the Cuban medical brigade as a front for human trafficking and local opposition linking this to alleged visa denials, concerns are growing about the implications for nations like Saint Lucia that rely on Cuban healthcare support. This week, Cuba’s ambassador pushed back against the U.S. accusations, while a Saint Lucian official voiced unwavering support for Cuba, reaffirming the island’s longstanding alliance amid rising international scrutiny. Cianna Dalsan has this report.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
WHAT THE CUBAN “BLOCKADE” MEANS FOR LATIN-AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN ALLYSHIP
BREAKING THE BLOCKADE [2ND SEPTEMBER 2025] As tensions mount over Cuba’s global medical program, Saint Lucia finds itself at the intersection of geopolitical pressure and domestic politics. With the United States branding the Cuban medical brigade as a front for human trafficking and local opposition linking this to alleged visa denials, concerns are growing about the implications for nations like Saint Lucia that rely on Cuban healthcare support. This week, Cuba’s ambassador pushed back against the U.S. accusations, while a Saint Lucian official voiced unwavering support for Cuba, reaffirming the island’s longstanding alliance amid rising international scrutiny. Cianna Dalsan has this report.
