Italian region resists US pressure to curb use of Cuban doctors - Reuters
Italian region resists US pressure to curb use of Cuban doctors Reuters
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"The Cuban doctors who are allowing us to keep hospitals and emergency rooms open are still a necessity for our region."
— Roberto Occhiuto , Politician
"My top priority is to ensure the right to healthcare for the citizens of Calabria."
— Roberto Occhiuto , Politician
"The Trump administration 'would love to see' the Cuban government fall after more than six decades of a one-party regime."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"The Cuban doctors who are allowing us to keep hospitals and emergency rooms open are still a necessity for our region."
— Roberto Occhiuto , Politician
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
U.S. Secretary of State.
The top American diplomat in Havana involved in U.S. pressure against Cuba.
Governor of Calabria, Italy, who is advocating for the use of Cuban doctors in local hospitals.
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The governor of Calabria, Italy, Roberto Occhiuto, emphasized the necessity of Cuban doctors in local hospitals, despite U.S. efforts to halt their recruitment.
The U.S. administration is pressuring Italy to end the program that employs over 400 Cuban doctors in Calabria's hospitals, citing concerns over human trafficking.
Calabria's governor, Roberto Occhiuto, emphasized the critical role of Cuban doctors in maintaining hospital operations, despite U.S. efforts to halt their recruitment.
Governor Roberto Occhiuto of Calabria stated that Cuban doctors are essential for keeping local hospitals operational, despite U.S. pressure to end their recruitment.
Calabria's governor, Roberto Occhiuto, defended the employment of Cuban doctors, stating they are essential for the region's healthcare system amid U.S. diplomatic pressure.
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