U.S.-Cuba Migration Relations

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Cuba says it will continue receiving deportation flights from the U.S. despite the suspension of migration talks. The Trump administration plans larger scale deportations of Cubans without legal immigration status, but the Cuban government remains committed to 2017 migration accords negotiated with Obama.

Key Points

  • Cuba will continue receiving deportation flights from the U.S.
  • The Trump administration intends to carry out larger scale repatriations of Cubans
  • Migration talks between the two countries have been suspended
  • Cubans were among the largest groups of migrants in recent years

Pros

  • Cuba remains committed to 2017 migration accords negotiated with Obama

Cons

  • Trump administration plans larger scale deportations of Cubans without legal immigration status