Alleged spy links shadow Cuban diplomats’ exit from DR
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican government’s decision to request the withdrawal of nine members of the Cuban diplomatic mission stems from covert intelligence activities conducted under official diplomatic cover.
Senior sources with direct knowledge of the matter revealed to the daily newspaper El Día that Dominican authorities established that several diplomats carried out operations for the Cuban regime’s intelligence and security services.
These actions were deemed incompatible with standard diplomatic functions and a breach of national sovereignty in a democratic nation where public sentiment strongly opposes communist intelligence operations within domestic borders.
Following these findings, the Dominican government formally requested that the Cuban Embassy withdraw the personnel and their families from national territory within seven days.
Official sources explicitly ruled out any connection between the expulsion and the ongoing presence of four Cuban athletes who chose not to return to the island after competing in the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026.
While the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed it requested the diplomats’ exit under standard diplomatic protocol, official spokespersons refrained from detailing the underlying reasons, which senior sources attributed to covert intelligence work.
A regime in crisis and regional scrutiny
This diplomatic action unfolds against the backdrop of an escalating crisis on the island. For 67 years, the Cuban population has endured a totalitarian communist dictatorship marked by systematic political repression, deep economic collapse, and severe shortages of basic goods.
The Dominican government’s decision reflects a broader perspective shared across Latin America and the Latino community in the United States, drawing a clear line between democratic governance and Havana’s authoritarian apparatus. By dismantling illegal intelligence activities on its soil, Santo Domingo reinforces its commitment to national security and democratic integrity.
