Does The Cuban Medical Brigade Have A Future In Belize? Discussions on the future of Cuban medical professionals working in Belize are ongoing. Fonseca says the goal is to secure legal status for the Cuban workers to remain in Belize. “I’m hopeful that we can work out some arrangement which allows doctors, nurses, other medical professionals, Cuban medical professionals, to get work permits or permanent residence status, something of that nature. They discussed discussed cooperation on security, economic development and regional stability.