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A pseudo-scandal circulating in Bolivia since Morales' ouster is the allegedly "outrageous" salaries paid to Cuban medical brigades. Apparently US$12,000 per year. @entrammbasaguas/1234247091351846914Permalink On twitter.com
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Cuba isn't a rich country though its GDP/capita is about twice Bolivia's. If descriptions are accurate, Cuba's medical brigade offered Bolivia skilled labor in exchange for hard currency.Permalink On twitter.com
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Which makes sense since Cuba has invested heavily in training medical professionals and faces a currency crisis bc of the US embargo.Permalink On twitter.com
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Also, per outraged comments, Bolivians wish their doctors could have these jobs. I'm skeptical given that Bolivian public sector doctors demand bonuses and shortened hours to work in rural areas.Permalink On twitter.com
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It may also be the case that the Cuban doctors brought public health and development support skills not possessed by typical medical school graduates.On twitter.com