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US Coast Guard Diverts Over 750 Flights to Support Mass Deportations
The Coast Guard is redirecting rescue aircraft to deportation flights under Trump's immigration policy, sparking internal tensions within the agency.
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Cuban Rafters Rescued in Mexico and Caribbean as Sea Routes Surge
Seven rafters rescued off Quintana Roo and six by a Royal Caribbean cruise. Maritime routes resurge after Nicaragua closes its migration corridor.
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The Drama of Cubans Deported from the US: Real Testimonies
1,669 Cubans deported in Trump's first year back. Stories of those returning to a Cuba in crisis with no home or future.
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I-220A: The Lawsuit That Could Decide 500,000 Cubans' Future
Lawyers seek class-action status to have the I-220A recognized as parole, potentially allowing half a million Cubans to adjust status.
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Nicaragua Requires Visas From 128 Countries, Shutting Cuban Route
Ortega regime imposes consulted visas on Cubans, Venezuelans and 126 other nationalities under Trump pressure.
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Cuba's 'Zero Option': Crisis Plan That May Spark Exodus
The regime activates its 1990s emergency protocol amid oil collapse. 20-hour blackouts and $14 monthly wages fuel emigration pressure.
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Cuba More Isolated Than Ever: Allies Go Silent as Exodus Risk Grows
Cuba's crisis deepens with the oil blockade, silent allies, and closed migration routes. Experts warn of a potential mass exodus like the 1994 rafters.
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ICE Plans 92,600 Detention Beds Despite Partial DHS Shutdown
The U.S. will spend $38.3 billion expanding immigration detention as DHS faces a partial government shutdown.
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Rubio Demands Cuba Reforms from Munich, Links Crisis to Emigration
Marco Rubio demands economic reforms from Cuba at Munich, linking the island's collapse to mass regional migration.
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The Billion-Dollar Business Behind Nicaragua's Cuban Migration Route
How Ortega's regime turned Cuban migration into a massive business with charter flights, visa exemptions, and per-migrant fees worth thousands.
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U.S. Spent $40 Million Deporting Migrants to Third Countries
Senate report reveals Trump administration deported 300 people to countries they'd never lived in, raising concerns for Cubans in ICE custody.
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Florida Pays $1.7 Million to Police for ICE Collaboration
Volusia and Flagler counties receive state funds for immigration operations. Cases involving Cubans highlighted at official press conference.
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The Ordeal of Cubans Deported to Guantánamo: Testimonies
Over 50 Cubans were sent to the Guantánamo naval base believing they were going to Havana. Their testimonies reveal blindfolds, deception, and isolation.
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28% of ICE Detainees Choose Self-Deportation in Record 2025 Wave
Voluntary departures from ICE custody hit historic highs in 2025, with thousands of Cubans opting to self-deport amid harsher policies.
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Trump Promises Deal with Cuba: Impact on Migration
President Trump signals willingness to negotiate with Cuba as the island faces collapse. Analysis of the migration impact.
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ICE Arrests Five Cuban Nationals with Criminal Records in U.S.
ICE agents detained five Cuban citizens convicted of murder, assault, and drug trafficking across multiple states for deportation.
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Judge Frees Three Cubans Convicted of Murder from ICE Custody
A Louisiana judge ordered the release of three Cuban nationals with murder convictions from ICE detention, ruling Cuba unlikely to accept them.
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Rubio Accused of Sabotaging US-Cuba Negotiations Behind Trump's Back
Reports allege Marco Rubio is blocking Cuba talks while Trump claims a deal is near. What it means for Cuban migrants and the island's crisis.
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170 Cubans deported in first repatriation flight of 2026
The United States resumes deportation flights to Cuba with 170 migrants repatriated to José Martí airport.
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45,000 Cubans Face Deportation Orders in the US
Some 550,000 Cubans vulnerable under Trump's immigration policies. Separated families and a community under pressure.
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I-220A and I-220B Forms: Complete Guide for Cubans
Everything you need to know about I-220A and I-220B forms, their differences, risks, and legal options for Cubans in the US.
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Nicaragua Closes the Door: Ends Visa-Free Entry for Cubans
Nicaragua ends visa-free entry for Cuban citizens, closing one of the main migration routes to the United States.
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Sarandon, Ruffalo Sign Letter Against Trump's Cuba Policy
Artists, intellectuals, and international organizations launch 'Let Cuba Live!' campaign denouncing the oil blockade as an attempt to starve the island
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Governments Issue Travel Warnings for Cuba Amid US Tensions
Canada, Argentina, Spain and other countries warn citizens about Cuba's crisis as Washington's oil blockade and prolonged blackouts affect the island.
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Giménez Demands Delta, American Suspend Cuba Flights
The Cuban-American legislator sends letters to US airlines demanding they cease operations to Cuba over national security concerns.
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US Announces $6 Million Aid for Cuba; Havana: 'Hypocritical'
Washington sends humanitarian aid while maintaining oil blockade. Cuban Vice Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío criticizes the contradiction in US policies.
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Havana Acknowledges Message Exchanges with US at High Level
Vice Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío confirms communications with Washington but clarifies they don't constitute formal negotiations.
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White House: US and Cuba Negotiating, Demands Havana Prudence
Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt claims diplomacy is underway with Cuba, while Díaz-Canel's government denies formal negotiations exist.
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Trump Insists He's Negotiating with Cuba While Havana Denies It
The US president claims he's 'close' to a deal with Cuba, but Díaz-Canel's government maintains there's no formal dialogue underway.
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US Embassy in Havana Issues Security Alert Over Cuba Protests
The American diplomatic mission warns its citizens about increasing demonstrations against Washington and the effects of Cuba's energy crisis.
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Fernández de Cossío: Cuba Open to US Dialogue, No Talks Yet
The Cuban Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs clarifies Havana's position amid Trump's claims about alleged bilateral negotiations.
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Washington Demands Havana Stop Repudiation Acts Against Mike Hammer
The State Department demands Cuba cease 'repressive acts' against the American diplomat and calls the Cuban government an 'illegitimate regime.'