Diplomatic row between USA and Jamaica after Jamaica rejects same-sex spouse of U.S. diplomat, provoking retaliation
Audrey Marks, Jamaican ambassador to the United States -Photo Jamaican Embassy
The wires have been buzzing over the last few days with the news of Jamaica’s refusal to grant accreditation to the spouse of an American diplomat.
The United States, in response, rejected a separate request from Jamaica to extend the stay of three diplomats stationed at the Jamaican embassy and consulates within the United States, although some sources say this isn’t true.
According to Radio Jamaica News, and quoting “a senior government source”, granting approval to the request would require Jamaica to acknowledge same-sex marriages, an act that remains illegal within the country’s legal framework. The Jamaican Government, however, has denied the reports of a brewing diplomatic row with the United States.
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