Dem. Congressman: 40,000 Cuban Asylum Seekers Could Arrive in Coming Months As many as 40,000 Cubans seeking asylum could cross the southern U.S. border in the coming months. by CAROLINE MAY As the U.S. and Cuba move toward more normalized relations, Central America has already experienced an influx of Cubans seeking to migrate northward, seeking political asylum in the U.S. The… Read more »

The Afghanistan Veterans organization gathered to protest against the arrival of Cuban migrants. They say their needs need be heard.  “The Veteran’s Association President said he’s motivated in the support he’s received from Congressman Henry Cuellar.” http://www.mylaredofox.com/2016/01/27/veterans-protest-arrival-of-cuban-migrants/ Read more »

EDITORIAL: Reform immigration law that lets Cubans walk into Texas We all know that the Cold War has long waned and that the United States’ relationship with Cuba is markedly improved, even allowing the American flag to be flown in Havana at our newly opened embassy there, and drawing Pope Francis to both countries last September where he urged reconciliation. Therefore we don’t… Read more »

Thousands of Cuban Refugees Crossing US Border BILL HOFFMAN A new crush of Cuban refugees is expected to swarm the United States border in Texas over the next several days. KRGV-TV reports that at least 7,000 men, women and children will seek entry through the Port of Entry in Laredo and at the Hidalgo International Bridge in Hidalgo. Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Texas Democrat… Read more »

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Costa Rica’s ambassador to US weighs in on the migrant dilemma LARRY LUXNER Costa Rica has long been the destination of choice for poor immigrants from neighboring Nicaragua. But now, the country is becoming a refuge for increasing numbers of Salvadorans fleeing violent crime and gangs, Cubans desperate to reach the U.S. border, and stateless “transcontinentals” arriving from as far… Read more »

Thousands of Cuban Refugees Crossing the Border At least 7,000 Cuban refugees are expected to come to the border in the next coming days. The activity at the Hidalgo International Bridge continues. For 40 years, Jose Angel Rodriguez has made his living driving a cab. He said he’s seeing more Cubans crossing the port of entry. “They get here every night, in the morning, and at night… Read more »

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Video Cuban Migrant Surge Highlighting Immigration Reform Concerns Proponents of immigration reform feel the immigration process for Cuban migrants is disproportionate when compared to the process for people coming in from other countries. Cubans who arrive at ports of entry can request asylum under the 1966 Cuban adjustment act. In the last two years, about 67,000 Cubans have come… Read more »