Only 300 Cubans Received US Humanitarian Parole in September, the Lowest Figure in the Program

Migrant entries with this mechanism fell by 99% since the changes introduced in August 14ymedio, Madrid, 28 October 2024 — Last September, only 300 Cubans received humanitarian parole from the United States, the lowest figure since the program came into force in January 2023. The latest U.S. immigration data, which correspond to fiscal year 2024 … Continue reading “Only 300 Cubans Received US Humanitarian Parole in September, the Lowest Figure in the Program”

The US Has Granted Humanitarian Parole to a Pilot Who Participated in the Downing of the Brothers to the Rescue Planes

Luis Raúl González-Pardo was in command of one of the MiG 29s but did not fire 14ymedio, Havana, 17 September 2024 — “Everything, or most of what has been said, is false,” were the last – and almost only – words to a media outlet, Martí Noticias, from the former pilot of the Cuban Armed … Continue reading “The US Has Granted Humanitarian Parole to a Pilot Who Participated in the Downing of the Brothers to the Rescue Planes”

For Fraud, the United States Suspends the Travel Permits of Beneficiaries of Humanitarian Parole

Despite the arrests and deportations, the flow of Cuban rafters does not stop 14ymedio, Havana August 2, 2024 — The United States temporarily suspended travel permits for those who have received humanitarian parole for alleged “significant levels of fraud.” The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to Martí Noticias, stopped the trips “as a … Continue reading “For Fraud, the United States Suspends the Travel Permits of Beneficiaries of Humanitarian Parole”

They Arrived on ‘Humanitarian Parole’ and Want to Return to Cuba When Things Change

The country’s economic crisis ruined one couple’s prosperous business in Havana but Adelina and Luis dream of reopening their cafe one day 14ymedio, José Antonio García Molina, Miami, 7 July 2024 — Adelina arrived in Miami a year ago with her husband and $15,000, the profits from a family business, hoping to rebuild her life … Continue reading “They Arrived on ‘Humanitarian Parole’ and Want to Return to Cuba When Things Change”

The U.S. Humanitarian Parole Has Benefited 105,000 Cubans

In May, 9,500 migrants from Cuba received the benefit of U.S. Humanitarian Parole 14ymedio, Mario Vallejo, Havana, 21 June 2024 — A total of 105,000 Cubans have benefited from the humanitarian parole program promoted by the Biden government since its entry into force in January 2023. Of these, as of May 31, 98,200 are the … Continue reading “The U.S. Humanitarian Parole Has Benefited 105,000 Cubans”

Cuban Sports Announcer Ángel Luis Fernández Arrives in the United States Thanks to Humanitarian Parole

14ymedio, Havana, 4 June 2024 — The Cuban sports narrator and commentator Ángel Luis Fernández has been in Miami for days. “He was able to meet his parents and his eldest son again after a long period of not being able to be with them,” confirmed journalist Yasel Porto. Fernández arrived through humanitarian parole, which … Continue reading “Cuban Sports Announcer Ángel Luis Fernández Arrives in the United States Thanks to Humanitarian Parole”

Denied Entry to the United States Under Humanitarian Parole, a Cuban Judge Requests Asylum in Tampa

Melody González Pedraza presided over the Villa Clara court that sentenced four young people to prison on May 8 14ymedio, Madrid, May 31, 2024 — Cuban judge Melody González Pedraza, who among other sentences gave four years in prison for attack, has been detained in Florida awaiting a judicial resolution after requesting asylum. According to … Continue reading “Denied Entry to the United States Under Humanitarian Parole, a Cuban Judge Requests Asylum in Tampa”

A Total of 95,500 Cubans Have Received the U.S. ‘Humanitarian Parole’

This April, 17,870 migrants from the Island entered U.S. territory; in the first four months of the year, 81,191 entered 14ymedio, Havana, May 17, 2024 — Up to 95,500 Cubans have benefited from the Humanitarian Parole Program promoted by the Biden administration since its entry into force in January 2023. Of these, up to April, … Continue reading “A Total of 95,500 Cubans Have Received the U.S. ‘Humanitarian Parole’”

The United States Revokes the Humanitarian Parole of a Former Senior Official of the Cuban Regime

Before requesting refuge citing humanitarian reasons, Liván Fuentes Álvarez was part of the regime’s leadership. 14ymedio, Havana, 13 May 2024 — The United States immigration authorities denied entry to their territory to Liván Fuentes Álvarez, president of the Municipal Assembly of Popular Power on the Isle of Youth between 2019 and 2022, who had previously … Continue reading “The United States Revokes the Humanitarian Parole of a Former Senior Official of the Cuban Regime”

More Than 86,000 Cubans Have Entered the U.S. Under Humanitarian Parole

14ymedio, Mexico City, 18 April 2024 — The U.S. humanitarian parole program has favored 86,000 Cubans since its entry into force in January 2023. According to data provided by the Office of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), as of March, 84,000 people from the Island are now in the United States. In addition, 168,000 Haitians, … Continue reading “More Than 86,000 Cubans Have Entered the U.S. Under Humanitarian Parole”

Humanitarian Parole Is an Escape Route to the U.S. for ‘Sleeper’ Cuban Communist Party Members

14ymedio, Havana, December 8, 2023 — The theory is clear: the official guide of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, published in 2020, clarifies that it is inconceivable that members of a Communist Party – and Cuba has more than half a million of them – pronounce the U.S. Oath of Loyalty. The practice, … Continue reading “Humanitarian Parole Is an Escape Route to the U.S. for ‘Sleeper’ Cuban Communist Party Members”

In Ten Months, 52,000 Cubans Have Benefited From the US Humanitarian Parole

14ymedio, Havana, 22 October 2023 — During the month of September, the number of Cubans benefiting from the humanitarian parole program established by the United States increased, from 3,500 in August to 5,053 last month. According to figures from the Department of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the number is below that for Venezuelans with … Continue reading “In Ten Months, 52,000 Cubans Have Benefited From the US Humanitarian Parole”

Humanitarian Parole for Cubans and Venezuelans Plummets While It Grows for Haitians

14ymedio, Madrid, 21 August 2023 — The number of Cubans benefited by the U.S. humanitarian parole program have plummeted from 8,500 in June to only 3,500 in July, well below Haitians (13,000). They also represent 30% less than in March (5,000), the worst month to date since this mechanism came into force for migrants from … Continue reading “Humanitarian Parole for Cubans and Venezuelans Plummets While It Grows for Haitians”

More Than 41,000 Cubans Have Benefited From Humanitarian Parole Through July

14ymedio, Havana, 20 August 2023 — Between January 5 and  July of 2023, more than 41,000 Cubans have benefited from humanitarian parole. According to figures published by the United States Customs and Border Protection Office (CBP), in total, “more than 181,000 natives of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela have arrived legally under this process.” Meanwhile, … Continue reading “More Than 41,000 Cubans Have Benefited From Humanitarian Parole Through July”

Since January, 29,000 Cubans Have Been Sponsored With the Humanitarian Parole in the United States

14ymedio, Havana, 26 May 2023 — Despite the barrage of applications and the difficulties in obtaining an appointment, since January 29,000 Cubans have benefited from the humanitarian parole program to enter the United States. The figure was given by Blas Nuñez-Neto, Acting Undersecretary of Border Policy and Immigration of the US Department of Homeland Security, … Continue reading “Since January, 29,000 Cubans Have Been Sponsored With the Humanitarian Parole in the United States”