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ICE Changes Story: Cuban Man Died from 'Spontaneous Use of Force'
ICE admits Geraldo Lunas Campos died from use of force after initially claiming medical distress. Medical examiner ruled it homicide.
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DHS: 7% of Cuba's Population Entered the U.S. Under Biden
Homeland Security claims 7% of all Cubans crossed illegally into the US between 2021 and 2025. Cuba ranks alongside Nicaragua.
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DHS Admits Errors in 'Worst' Migrants List: 1,900 Cubans Included
The DHS website showcasing detained migrants as worst criminals is riddled with errors. About 1,900 Cubans are listed.
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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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Second Deportation Flight to Cuba in 2026: 116 Migrants, 302 Total
The U.S. deports 116 Cubans in the second flight of 2026. With 302 repatriated in two months, the pace far exceeds 2025.
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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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Cuban Americans in Florida: Trump's Cuba Policy Divides the Community
Cuban American families who supported Trump say his immigration policies and the embargo are destroying their relatives on the island.
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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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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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Cuban man's death in ICE custody ruled homicide by medical examiner
Geraldo Lunas Campos died at Camp East Montana after being asphyxiated by guards according to official autopsy.
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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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Cuban peso hits historic low of 500 per dollar on informal market
The Cuban peso depreciated to 500 units per dollar, a new historic low amid economic pressure and US sanctions against the island.
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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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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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From ICE to Guantánamo: The Migration Limbo of Detained Cubans
Cuban migrants detained by ICE were transferred to Guantánamo Bay before deportation, raising human rights concerns.