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DeSantis: Cuban Exiles Should Return to Rebuild the Island
Florida governor hopes exiles return to rebuild a free Cuba after regime fall, predicting a tourism boom for Americans.
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ICE Arrests Cuban Resident at Miami After Cuba Trip
Yaima Suárez faces deportation over 13-year-old record. Case shows risks permanent residents face under Trump policies.
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Trump lifts asylum freeze: 4 million cases resume processing
DHS ends total ban after 4-month pause, but maintains restrictions for 40 high-risk countries including Iran and Syria
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Supreme Court Limits Legal Resources for Cubans with I-220A
Unanimous ruling restricts judicial tools for I-220A migrants, affecting legal strategies to regularize immigration status.
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Ecuador expels Cuban ambassador: crisis worsens migration
Ecuador declares Cuban ambassador Basilio Gutiérrez persona non grata as Trump intensifies pressure on Cuba. Analysis of impact on migration flows.
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Trump's Oil Embargo on Cuba Sparks Fears of New Mass Migration Wave
Three months without fuel left Cuba with 20-hour blackouts and humanitarian crisis threatening to trigger a massive exodus to the United States.
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DHS Budget Crisis: ICE and CBP Unfunded While TSA Paralyzes
Senate approves partial DHS funding excluding ICE and CBP. 300,000 Cubans in legal limbo face uncertain outlook.
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I sold my house to leave: Cubans stranded in Mexico
Thousands of Cubans deported to Mexico live in migration limbo without home, work, or future prospects. A silent humanitarian crisis.
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Florida and US Southern Command on Alert for Possible Cuban Exodus
US Southern Command and Florida reinforce coastal surveillance amid fears of a massive migration crisis on the island.
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Cuban Mother Detained by ICE Exposes Immigration Vulnerabilities
Yaima de las Mercedes Suárez, mother of five including three children with autism, was arrested by ICE after returning from visiting family in Cuba.
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Cubans Choosing Latin America as Final Destination in 2026
IOM report shows Cubans preferring Brazil, Uruguay, and Costa Rica over U.S. routes amid tightening border policies.
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ICE Conducts Third Deportation Flight to Cuba in 2026
A total of 117 Cuban migrants were repatriated from the USA, marking the third such operation this year.
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USCIS freezes 157,000 Cuban applications: massive legal limbo
Over 157,000 Cubans wait for green cards with applications suspended by Trump. Lawyers prepare massive federal lawsuits to force action.
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ICE deports 117 Cubans: 2026 total reaches historic levels
New mass ICE deportations bring total Cubans expelled in 2026 to 427, as energy crisis continues devastating the island.
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Migrants march from Tapachula: 'We feel like prisoners'
Cubans and Central American migrants march 500 kilometers from Tapachula protesting bureaucratic delays and lack of work opportunities in Mexico.
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USCIS Resumes Key Immigration Processing for Cubans and Venezuelans
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reactivates suspended processes, benefiting thousands of Cuban and Venezuelan migrants in the U.S.
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Supreme Court debates asylum policies affecting Cuban migrants
Justices consider if Trump can revive border policies that could deny asylum opportunities to thousands of Cuban refugees.
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Trump threatens regime change in Cuba: new migration era?
Trump's declarations about 'taking Cuba' create uncertainty for 300,000 Cubans in legal limbo as military options are evaluated.
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Miami Cubans protest for right to deliver humanitarian aid to Cuba
Cuban exiles question why only certain organizations can bring aid to the island while they, who understand the true needs, lack access.
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Texas Judge Orders Release of Cuban Doctor Illegally Detained by ICE
Federal court rules detention violated constitutional rights, setting precedent for 300,000+ migrants in legal limbo after compliance.
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Trump Suspends Cuban Humanitarian Parole: 300K in Legal Limbo
Administration freezes CHNV program indefinitely, leaving thousands of Cuban families without legal reunification options.
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Cuba releases 51 prisoners after Trump ultimatum
The Cuban government released 51 political prisoners following Marco Rubio's 72-hour ultimatum. Analysis of implications for Cubans in exile.
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Cuban Deportees Live in Stateless Limbo in Mexico
Humanitarian crisis in Villahermosa: Alberto Rodríguez, 73, symbolizes plight of thousands deported by Trump in migration limbo.
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Border Patrol arrests two Cuban criminals in Florida Keys
Marathon agents arrested two Cubans with extensive records: one with deportation order since 2018, another confessed massive drug trafficking.
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US plans Guantanamo camp for Cubans fleeing Trump's own oil blockade
General reveals military plans to detain Cuban refugees at Guantanamo while oil blockade deepens humanitarian crisis on the island
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Uruguay hosts record 22,000 Cubans: third-largest destination
Uruguay received a record 26,626 Cuban asylum applications in 2025, becoming the third-largest destination after Brazil and Mexico.
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Cuban Deportations Hit 427 in 2026: Unprecedented Escalation
United States deports 117 more Cubans to Havana as annual tally reaches 427 deportees across just nine flights since January.
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US returns 117 Cuban migrants amidst an unstoppable exodus
A new repatriation flight landed in Havana with 117 Cubans, increasing the number of returnees in 2026 as thousands continue to flee the island.
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USCIS Freezes Asylum Approvals: 75 Countries Affected
Since January 2026, USCIS has frozen final asylum decisions for Cuban nationals and 74 other countries. Learn how this affects your case and what to do.
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Nicaragua Closes Migration Routes, Leaving Cubans Without Escape
Nicaragua blocks passage for Cuban migrants heading to the US, eliminating a key route while energy crisis worsens migration situation.
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Cuba releases 51 prisoners: hope for exiled families?
Cuba announces release of 51 prisoners after Vatican negotiation, while 300,000 Cubans in US await immigration resolution under Trump
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DHS Technical Glitch Exposes Cuban Detainee Data
Technical failure reveals information about Cubans in ICE detention centers in Florida, Texas, and Minnesota, raising privacy concerns.
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Florida Sheriffs Rebel Against Trump's Mass Deportations
Grady Judd and other Republican sheriffs break with DeSantis, calling for path to legalization for immigrants without criminal records.
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Crime-Free Asylum Seekers Now Face Detention: Radical Shift
New mass detention policy affects Cubans and other migrants who never committed crimes while awaiting asylum hearings
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Cuba invites exiles to return: Historic opening under Trump
Cuban government offers exiles the chance to openly own businesses for first time while Trump promises 'incredible people will return to Cuba'.
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Federal lawsuit post-deadline: 100,000+ Cubans seek to expedite cases
After Friday the 13th deadline expired, federal lawsuit against USCIS over Cuban residencies paralyzed under Trump continues its legal course.
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DHS Reports Contradictory Numbers: 675,000 vs 622,000 Deported
Trump administration publishes inconsistent deportation data while eliminating official immigration information sources that existed since 1872.
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US Definitively Terminates Humanitarian Parole for Cubans
The DHS formalizes the end of the humanitarian parole program for Cubans. Learn what this means for thousands of families and what options remain.
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Cuba Releases 51 Prisoners After Vatican Negotiation
Cuban government announces release of 51 inmates 'in spirit of goodwill' following papal dialogue amid unprecedented migration pressure.
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Trump Deports to Venezuela, Iran Amid War: 650,000 Lose TPS
Deportations to conflict zones reveal Trump's migration brutality: 15,000 Venezuelans and 120 Iranians sent to war-torn countries
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Arizona Judge Approves Cuban Residency with I-220A Amid Lawsuit
Arizona judge approves status adjustment for Dayan Hernández-Medina, marking potential shift in I-220A cases as federal lawsuit expedites 100,000 applications.
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Archbishop Warns: Trump Seeks to Strip TPS from 500,000 Cubans
Thomas Wenski denounces ending temporary protection as 'sending people into burning building' as Trump seeks to revoke protections.
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New Deportation Route: US Sends Cubans to Tapachula, Mexico, Not Cuba
Mexico receives 2-3 weekly deportation flights from US in new strategy leaving 60,000 migrants stranded at southern border.
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Maduro Fall Accelerates Migration: Cuba Loses 90% Venezuelan Oil
Maduro regime collapse cuts 90% of Cuban oil supply, intensifying 2026 migration crisis toward the United States with major implications.
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Atlanta Court Overturns BIA: New Hope for Cuban Women with I-220A
Federal court reverses BIA decisions for two Cuban women with I-220A forms, setting crucial legal precedent amid migration crisis.
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ICE Arrests 77 Migrants Daily in Florida: Record-High Cuban Numbers
New government data reveals ICE arrests in Florida tripled in 2025, with Cubans representing an alarming proportion of the 20,629 detentions.
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ICE Detains Cuban with Criminal Record in Boston: Final Order
José Adalberto Miranda Espino was detained by ICE in Boston with final deportation order, escalating migration pressure under Trump.
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ICE Reduces Cuban Arrests 11% Under Legal and Political Pressure
Immigration agency significantly reduces arrests while judicial battle over humanitarian parole intensifies pressure on Trump's migration policy.
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Supreme Court restricts asylum: blow to Cubans with I-220A
Unanimous March 7 decision limits federal court reviews of asylum cases, affecting thousands of Cubans with I-220A in appeals.
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CBP One Guarantees Nothing: Deportation Orders Shock Migrants
Migrants who entered through CBP One face deportation for failing judge directives. The error that could cost you everything.
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Court Orders Humanitarian Parole Processing: Hope for Cubans
Federal court contradicts Trump policy and forces US to process parole applications, work permits, and asylum cases for Cuban migrants.
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Deadly Cuban Boat Incident Escalates Crisis: 4 Dead
Cuban forces kill 4 people in US-registered boat while Trump intensifies oil blockade. Escalating crisis threatens new migration wave.
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Nicaragua Closes 'Volcano Route': 200,000 Cubans Left Stranded
End of visa-free transit through Nicaragua since Feb 8 forces Cubans to seek more dangerous routes to US, increasing maritime crossings by 340%
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Trump: Cuba Will 'Fall Soon' - Regime Change or Deportations?
Trump says Cuba will fall 'soon' and he'll send Rubio there. Regime change or mass deportations for 300,000 Cubans in the US?
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Nicaragua Reshapes Migration Map: 128 Countries Lose Free Access
Nicaragua's decision to require visas from 128 nationalities redefines Central American migration routes and particularly impacts Cuban migrants.
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Cuban Crisis 2026: Trump Oil Blockade Triggers Mass Blackouts
The US oil blockade of Cuba causes the worst energy crisis in decades. Mass blackouts, regime pressure, and expectations of increased migration exodus.
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Noem Revokes Protections for 500,000 Cuban Migrants: Final Blow
Kristi Noem eliminates humanitarian parole protections for half a million Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan migrants in her controversial DHS tenure.
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11th Circuit Court Revives Hope for Cubans with I-220A
Judicial decision overturns BIA rulings and orders new review for thousands of Cubans in immigration limbo with I-220A forms.
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Cuban Crisis 2026: Trump Escalates Maximum Pressure as Exodus Grows
Trump's 2026 escalation against Cuba intensifies migration crisis with record deportations, economic blockade, and thousands of families in limbo.
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Cuba on Edge: Will the Island Be Trump's Next Target After Iran?
Following Trump's military strikes on Iran and Venezuela, fears and expectations grow in Cuba about possible U.S. intervention.
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Habeas Corpus vs ICE: Legal Resistance Frees Cubans from Detention
Over 24,000 habeas corpus petitions challenge ICE detention in 2026, freeing Cubans in hours after constitutional violations by federal courts.
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ICE Intensifies Operations Against Cuban Families in March 2026
Multiple ICE arrests targeting Cubans reveal an intensified strategy that separates families and spreads panic through the community in March 2026.
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CBP One Shut Down: Cubans Left Without Legal Options
Trump eliminates CBP One app and suspends all asylum processes, leaving thousands of Cubans without legal alternatives to enter the US.
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Historic Flight: 170 Cubans Deported in Precedent-Setting Operation
February 9, 2026: ICE deported 170 Cubans, including 50 with criminal records. First time Cuba accepts criminal deportees in decades.
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ICE Intensifies Operations: New Cuban Arrests Revealed
US immigration authorities arrested two more Cubans with criminal records as deportation pressure mounts under Trump's hardline approach.
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ICE Arrests Two Cubans with Violent Criminal Records
Aliosky Rosales Michelena and Rafael Cortina Pantoja detained by ICE after violent crime charges, adding to record Cuban deportations.
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Nicaragua Blocks Last Cuban Migration Route to the US
Nicaragua's decision to cancel visa-free travel for Cubans closes one of the last viable routes to the US, leaving thousands without migration options.
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Guantanamo Deportations: Immigration Limbo Separating Families
54 Cubans deported to Guantanamo Naval Base live in limbo while their families struggle to understand Trump's new migration strategy.
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Federal Judges Block Trump Deportations
Massachusetts and Minnesota courts rule third-country deportations unconstitutional as ICE violates 210 court orders in two months.
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Trump Ends CHNV Program: Half Million Cubans Lose Legal Protection
Trump administration revoked the CHNV humanitarian program that protected over 500,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans in the United States.
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Atlanta Court Reopens Hope: New I-220A Ruling for Cubans
11th Circuit Court vacates BIA decisions and orders review, reopening legal pathways for hundreds of thousands of Cubans.
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Canada Sends $8M Emergency Aid to Cuba as Migration Pressure Soars
Canada responds to Cuba's humanitarian crisis with urgent food aid while migration to US surges due to widespread blackouts and shortages.
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Cuba Accepts Criminal Deportees from US for First Time in Decades
Cuban regime received 170 deportees in February, including convicted criminals for first time in decades, marking historic shift in migration policy.
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DHS Restricts Asylum in 2026: Cubans Without Work for 'Many Years'
New DHS proposal could leave Cuban asylum seekers without work authorization for 'many years', exacerbating poverty and economic hardship.
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Trump Lifts Oil Tariffs But Keeps Cuba Emergency Status
Analysis of Trump's recent Cuba policy shift: ending oil tariffs while maintaining 'national emergency' status and deportations.
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Deportations 2026: Trump's New 'Choice' for Cubans in the US
Analysis of Trump's shifting migration policy: record deportation flights and the pressure of 'optional' return versus indefinite detention.
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I-220A Ruling: Atlanta Court Orders New Review in Key Cases
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals vacates BIA decisions on Cubans with I-220A. Analyzing what this partial victory means for residency prospects.
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ICE Eliminates Historic Protections for Cubans
Trump administration suspends humanitarian programs and immigration processes for Cuba, ending six decades of special status for Cuban migrants in the US.
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Historic Ruling: Appeals Court Opens Door for Cubans with I-220A
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals vacates BIA's decision on I-220A. A key procedural victory reviving residency hopes for thousands of Cubans.
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I-220A in Court: What Does the Atlanta Ruling Really Mean?
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals vacates BIA decisions on I-220A. We analyze the implications for the Cuban Adjustment Act in 2026.
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Forced Return? Trump Weighs the Future of Cubans in the US
Analysis of Trump's 2026 migration plan: record deportation flights and the controversial 'choice' for Cubans to return home instead of detention.
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Hope for Cubans with I-220A: Key Hearing in Federal Court
Thousands of Cubans with I-220A status await a historic decision following the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals hearing in Miami.
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Work Permit Restrictions 2026: What Cubans Need to Know
DHS announces the return of the 365-day wait rule for work permits for asylum seekers. Direct impact on the Cuban community.