Required Departure of Cuban Diplomats from Cuba’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations

For Immediate Release 

STATEMENT BY MORGAN ORTAGUS, SPOKESPERSON

September 19, 2019 

Required Departure of Cuban Diplomats from Cuba’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations

The Department of State today notified the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs that the United States requires the imminent departure of two members of Cuba’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations for abusing their privileges of residence. This is due to their attempts to conduct influence operations against the United States. 

In addition to the required departures, travel within the United States by all members of Cuba’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations will now essentially be restricted to the island of Manhattan. 

We take any and all attempts against the National Security of the United States seriously, and will continue to investigate any additional personnel who may be manipulating their privileges of residence.