US announces visa restrictions for central American government officials

WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday announced visa restrictions for several unnamed central American government officials and their families for allegedly exploiting Cuban medical professionals.

Rubio, who did not name the officials or the countries they are from, said the officials are responsible for Cuban medical mission programs that include elements of forced labor and the exploitation of Cuban workers.

"These steps promote accountability for those who support and perpetuate these exploitative practices," he said in a statement.