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Cubans Seek Asylum in Brazil Amid U.S. Restrictions

Updated 2026-08-03 19:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

With legal pathways to the United States largely closed, many Cubans are now turning to Brazil for asylum. The shift highlights the impact of U.S. immigration policies on regional migration patterns.

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With U.S. doors shutting, Cubans turn to Brazil for asylum

For years, many Cubans hoping to leave the island looked to the United States. Now, with legal pathways largely closed, a growing number are heading to Brazil instead.

2026-08-03 19:05 UTC