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Cuban rafters being rescued at sea in the Caribbean by a larger vessel

News Feb 17, 2026 4 min read

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.

Closed gate at Managua airport symbolizing end of visa-free transit for Cubans

News Feb 16, 2026 3 min read

Nicaragua Requires Visas From 128 Countries, Shutting Cuban Route

Ortega regime imposes consulted visas on Cubans, Venezuelans and 126 other nationalities under Trump pressure.