The Communist Party of Labor (PCT) of the Dominican Republic has rejected the recent decision by the government of Luis Abinader to request the departure of some of the Cuban diplomatic personnel accredited to the country.
In a press release issued by its Secretary General, Aquiles Castro, the political organization described the measure as a “monumental disgrace” and denounced it as another step in the gradual erosion of national sovereignty, acting, it asserted, under the direct dictates of the U.S. administration.
“It is evident that the Dominican government’s measure only makes sense within the framework of the major offensive of U.S. imperialism in Latin America and the Caribbean as a refuge from its decline as an imperial power,” Castro stated.
The leader of the Communist Party of Labor (PCT) argued that “this decision is not an isolated incident, but rather part of a foreign policy subservient to Washington’s geopolitical interests.”
Among the immediate precedents cited by the organization is the cession of national territory for the establishment of US military installations on Dominican soil, with the purpose of threatening third countries.
It also mentioned the “arbitrary exclusion of Cuba from the Summit of the Americas,” scheduled to be held in the Dominican Republic last year.
The PCT further cited “the deliberate confrontation with governments labeled as adversaries by the United States, in contrast to the complacent silence regarding US interference in the region’s electoral processes.”
Despite the diplomatic impasse, the Communist Party of Labor appealed to the deep and ancient roots of fraternity that unite both nations.
The Communist Party of Cuba (PCT) expressed its confidence that the historic bonds of friendship between the peoples of both countries will prevail over the short-term decisions of the governments in power.
The day before, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that the Dominican government had formally requested the Cuban Embassy in the country to withdraw nine members of its diplomatic mission and their families, granting a seven-day period for this purpose.
“The Dominican government is adhering to current regulations and will continue to handle this matter with due discretion and through established diplomatic channels, in the interest of preserving relations between both countries. As these are diplomatic communications, we inform you that no further details will be offered on this matter,” the statement concluded.
A communiqué from the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs makes it clear that, with this latest action, the Dominican authorities are significantly damaging the ties between the two governments, but they will not be able to sever the deep and historic bonds existing between both peoples.
He asserts that there is no reason whatsoever to justify this decision and points out that Cuban diplomats have always acted in strict adherence to the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and with absolute respect for the laws of that sister nation.
[ SOURCE: PRENSA LATINA ]
