The controversy in Mexico for the arrival of Cuban doctors it itches adn spreads. In a recent report published in the media of that nation, the exploitation to which professionals sent on a “mission” by the communists are subjected was revealed.
The president of the Christian Democratic Organization of America, Mariana Gómez del Campo, denounced the irregularities surrounding the hiring of doctors from the island in the Aztec country through a column published in the newspaper El Heraldo.
Gómez del Campo considered that behind the hiring of Cuban doctors in Mexico, which is presented as “a measure of cooperation and solidarity for marginalized regions,” a deeply exploitative system operates.
“although it seems like a strategy to address the lack of medical personnel, it conceals a harsh reality: the use of Cuban health workers under a human trafficking scheme, denounced internationally and encouraged by opaque agreements between the Mexican government and the Díaz regime. -Canel”he stated.
Likewise, Mariana emphasized that the hiring of doctors promoted by the Castro dictatorship “violates basic rights” and this is being ignored by the Government of Mexico, despite the countless complaints that exist about this scheme of modern slavery of the Cuban communists.
“This policy does not respond to the shortage of doctors in the country, but to the ideological closeness of the Mexican government to the Cuban regime”he stressed.
In the column, the Mexican politician denounced that while Cuban doctors receive preferential treatment from the Mexican authorities, “thousands of unemployed Mexican doctors face precarious working conditions and low salaries.”
Given this, he considered that the Aztec government prefers to allocate resources to hire doctors from the communist island, instead of strengthening the national health system.
“With this decision,the Mexican Government once again places itself on the wrong side of history. “We will not tire of denouncing this fact at the international level, because the world has to know that the missions of Cuban doctors are synonymous with modern slavery that Mexico supports and perpetuates,” he concluded.
It is worth remembering that, in recent days, 199 Cuban doctors from 29 specialties arrived in Mexico to add to more than 3 thousand doctors from the island currently based in that country, despite the fact that the island’s health system deteriorates more every day.due to the lack of health personnel, shortage of supplies and equipment, coupled with the precarious infrastructure of the hospitals.
In a recent report by the Mexican newspaper Reforma, it was learned that the mexican government spends at least 5 thousand dollars (100 thousand Mexican pesos) monthly for each Cuban doctor hired.
Here is the complete column from El Heraldo.
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Interview: The Controversy Surrounding Cuban Doctors in Mexico
In this exclusive interview, Time.news editor speaks with Mariana Gómez del campo,the President of the Christian democratic Association of America,to discuss the recent influx of Cuban doctors to Mexico and the concerns about exploitation and human rights violations.
Time.news Editor: Mariana,thank you for joining us today to discuss the ongoing situation regarding Cuban doctors in Mexico. Can you explain why this issue has become so controversial recently?
Mariana Gómez del Campo: Thank you for having me.The arrival of Cuban doctors in Mexico has sparked significant debate due to the underlying exploitation associated with their hiring. While the Mexican government presents this initiative as an act of cooperation to address medical shortages in marginalized regions, the reality is much more complex. These doctors are frequently enough subjected to a system that resembles human trafficking, perpetuated through opaque agreements between the Mexican government and the Cuban regime.
Time.news Editor: That’s a serious accusation.What specific evidence do you have to support claims of exploitation?
Mariana Gómez del Campo: Numerous reports have highlighted the harsh conditions Cuban doctors face. Many are sent on missions that actually violate their basic rights. The Mexican government spends around $5,000 monthly for each Cuban doctor, yet thousands of Mexican doctors remain unemployed, struggling with low salaries and precarious working conditions. This not only sheds light on an exploitative system but also suggests that the real driver behind this policy is ideological alignment with the Cuban government, rather than a genuine effort to solve a healthcare crisis.
Time.news Editor: You mentioned ideological alignment. Can you elaborate on that?
Mariana Gómez del Campo: Certainly. the Mexican government seems to prioritize hiring Cuban doctors over strengthening our national health system. This decision reflects a closer ideological relationship with the Cuban regime, rather than focusing on improving the employment situation for Mexican healthcare professionals. We should be investing in our own doctors rather than perpetuating a dependency on hired Cuban labor.
time.news Editor: What do you see as the implications of this situation for both countries?
Mariana Gómez del Campo: The implications are far-reaching. For mexico, it continues to support a system that many are now recognizing as modern slavery. If this policy persists, we risk overlooking the needs and rights of our own medical professionals. For Cuba, it underscores the harsh realities faced by their healthcare workers, who are sent abroad under the guise of cooperation, while their domestic healthcare system deteriorates.
Time.news Editor: how do you propose the Mexican government address these issues, and what can readers do to help?
Mariana Gómez del Campo: The first step should be to acknowledge and rectify the injustices inherent in this hiring system.We need to advocate for policies that prioritize Mexican medical professionals and enhance the healthcare system domestically. I urge readers to stay informed, voice their concerns about these practices, and support initiatives that call for openness and accountability in healthcare hiring policies.
Time.news Editor: thank you, Mariana, for sharing your insights on this critical issue. the implications of hiring Cuban doctors in Mexico are significant and warrant ongoing scrutiny.
Mariana Gómez del Campo: Thank you for bringing attention to this vital matter. It’s essential that we continue to shed light on these issues for the sake of healthcare professionals and patients alike.
As this controversy continues to unfold, it remains crucial for the public to stay engaged and informed. The situation highlights broader systemic issues within both the Mexican and Cuban healthcare frameworks, requiring thoughtful dialog and systemic change.