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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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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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Trump: 5,169 Cubans Deported, Historic US Record
With 10,000 new ICE agents deployed, Trump sets historic record for Cuban deportations while modifying strategy after mounting controversy.
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Trump Restricts Work Permits for Asylum Seekers in the U.S.
DHS proposes extending work permit wait to 365 days for asylum seekers and pausing applications. Over 1.4 million cases pending.
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Cuba Accepts Deportees with Serious Criminal Records for First Time
ICE confirms Cuba received 170 deportees including those convicted of murder, rape, and drug trafficking on the first 2026 flight.
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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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Rubio Holds Secret Talks with Raúl Castro's Grandson on Cuba's Future
US Secretary of State is in direct contact with Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, bypassing official channels, Axios reports.
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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.