Mexico to Employ 2,700 Cuban Doctors, Totaling 3,650 Specialists Amid Shortage

Jul 17, 2024, 07:20 AM

Mexico announced it will employ 2,700 Cuban doctors to address a shortage of medical specialists, particularly in rural and marginalized areas. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador expressed gratitude to Cuba for their support. The initiative aims to cover the needs of 282 hospitals in these regions. Despite the government's efforts, the plan has faced opposition from critics who argue it benefits the Cuban government at the expense of local professionals.