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What role does politics play in the TIP Report?
Seven days before the release of the TIP Report, the U.S. and Cuba took steps to establish a diplomatic relationship. Senator Marco Rubio voice his opinion regarding Cuba’s upgraded ranking: “This is the worst form of politicization of an important anti-trafficking tool.” Cuba has not taken any steps or adopted any laws that establish labor trafficking to be a crime. So how interested is Cuba to protect it’s population from human trafficking?
Award winning journalist Mech Dara, who was arrested Oct 1st, was released on bail after providing a video “apology” for his “false” investigative reporting according to Reuters. Since his arrest and charge of “incitement” the U.S government expressed its concern, and rights groups have been calling for his release. Exposing corruption may lead to prison time Dara has a well-established reputation for shining a light on corruption
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