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Explore stories of individuals seeking political asylum, highlighting legal challenges, emotional struggles, and hopeful new beginnings in diverse countries, including the U.S. and Russia.

Cuban Rapper David "El Rojo" Acosta Granted Political Asylum in the U.S.
Cuban Rapper David "El Rojo" Acosta Granted Political Asylum in the U.S.

Published on 10/12/2025

New Fees Introduced for Asylum Applications and Pending Cases in the U.S.
New Fees Introduced for Asylum Applications and Pending Cases in the U.S.

Published on 10/1/2025

Assata Shakur, Notorious FBI Fugitive, Dies in Cuba
Assata Shakur, Notorious FBI Fugitive, Dies in Cuba

Published on 9/26/2025

Cuban Influencer Shares Journey to Miami: "I Spent 18 Days Locked in a Room in That Country"
Cuban Influencer Shares Journey to Miami: "I Spent 18 Days Locked in a Room in That Country"

Published on 9/2/2025

"Patience and Faith Lead the Way: Cuban Woman in the U.S. Shares Inspiring I-220A Journey"
"Patience and Faith Lead the Way: Cuban Woman in the U.S. Shares Inspiring I-220A Journey"

Published on 8/30/2025

Immigration Lawyer Advises: "Avoid Traveling to Cuba if You're Not a U.S. Citizen"
Immigration Lawyer Advises: "Avoid Traveling to Cuba if You're Not a U.S. Citizen"

Published on 8/21/2025

Twelve Cuban Nationals Released from Bolivian Airport Detention
Twelve Cuban Nationals Released from Bolivian Airport Detention

Published on 8/16/2025

Cuban Boxer Arrested by ICE After Fleeing National Team
Cuban Boxer Arrested by ICE After Fleeing National Team

Published on 8/15/2025

Joel Pérez, Cuban Dissident, Denied Political Asylum in U.S.
Joel Pérez, Cuban Dissident, Denied Political Asylum in U.S.

Published on 7/17/2025

Cuban Finds New Opportunities in Peru: "Peru Truly Offers a World of Possibilities"
Cuban Finds New Opportunities in Peru: "Peru Truly Offers a World of Possibilities"

Published on 7/12/2025

Cuban Father at Risk of Deportation After Immigration Court Appearance in the U.S.
Cuban Father at Risk of Deportation After Immigration Court Appearance in the U.S.

Published on 7/4/2025

Oscar Casanella Faces Immigration Uncertainty After Asylum Hearing Ends Without Verdict
Oscar Casanella Faces Immigration Uncertainty After Asylum Hearing Ends Without Verdict

Published on 6/25/2025

Cuban Activist Oscar Casanella Faces Critical Immigration Hearing in Miami Court
Cuban Activist Oscar Casanella Faces Critical Immigration Hearing in Miami Court

Published on 6/23/2025

Oscar Casanella Faces Potential Deportation to Cuba
Oscar Casanella Faces Potential Deportation to Cuba

Published on 6/21/2025

A Cuban Mother's Heartfelt Decision: Returning to Reunite with Her Daughter in Cuba
A Cuban Mother's Heartfelt Decision: Returning to Reunite with Her Daughter in Cuba

Published on 6/19/2025

Cuban in the U.S. Urges Miguel Díaz-Canel to Step Down: "Enough is Enough"
Cuban in the U.S. Urges Miguel Díaz-Canel to Step Down: "Enough is Enough"

Published on 6/7/2025

Alexander Otaola Comments on Potential Deportation of Frank Abel: "I'm Glad They're Cleaning Up"
Alexander Otaola Comments on Potential Deportation of Frank Abel: "I'm Glad They're Cleaning Up"

Published on 6/6/2025

Cuban Broadcaster Frank Abel Claims He Received Deportation Notice in the U.S.
Cuban Broadcaster Frank Abel Claims He Received Deportation Notice in the U.S.

Published on 6/5/2025

Cuban Migrants in the U.S. via CBP One Seek "Miracle" to Keep Work Permits
Cuban Migrants in the U.S. via CBP One Seek "Miracle" to Keep Work Permits

Published on 5/13/2025

El Funky Denounces Alain Paparazzi Cubano for Defamation: "These Allegations Are Extremely Dangerous"
El Funky Denounces Alain Paparazzi Cubano for Defamation: "These Allegations Are Extremely Dangerous"

Published on 5/11/2025

Close Associate of Raúl Castro's Grandson Seeks Asylum in the U.S.
Close Associate of Raúl Castro's Grandson Seeks Asylum in the U.S.

Published on 5/9/2025

Cuban Mother with I-220A Released After Seeking Legal Assistance
Cuban Mother with I-220A Released After Seeking Legal Assistance

Published on 5/8/2025

Cuban Supreme Court Dismisses Case Review Despite Acknowledging Judge Melody González's Illegal Actions
Cuban Supreme Court Dismisses Case Review Despite Acknowledging Judge Melody González's Illegal Actions

Published on 5/6/2025

Cubans in Miami Mourn the Loss of Young Damir
Cubans in Miami Mourn the Loss of Young Damir

Published on 4/21/2025

Daughter of Cuban Activist Faces Immigration Uncertainty in the U.S.: "She Can't Defend Herself in an Asylum Case in Court"
Daughter of Cuban Activist Faces Immigration Uncertainty in the U.S.: "She Can't Defend Herself in an Asylum Case in Court"

Published on 4/19/2025

Miami Prepares to Bid Farewell to Cuban Child Damir Ortiz: What You Need to Know
Miami Prepares to Bid Farewell to Cuban Child Damir Ortiz: What You Need to Know

Published on 4/12/2025

Eliannis Ramírez Speaks Out After Son's Passing: "A Mother Who Loses Her Child Is Forever Incomplete"
Eliannis Ramírez Speaks Out After Son's Passing: "A Mother Who Loses Her Child Is Forever Incomplete"

Published on 4/7/2025

Eliannis Ramírez Seeks Political Asylum in Miami, Ensures Son Damir's Ashes Rest There
Eliannis Ramírez Seeks Political Asylum in Miami, Ensures Son Damir's Ashes Rest There

Published on 4/6/2025

Cuban Journalist Yuri Roca and Wife Seek Political Asylum in the U.S. After Parole Revocation
Cuban Journalist Yuri Roca and Wife Seek Political Asylum in the U.S. After Parole Revocation

Published on 4/1/2025

Cuban Woman Shares Her Experience of Detention at Guantánamo Bay
Cuban Woman Shares Her Experience of Detention at Guantánamo Bay

Published on 2/12/2025

Fear of Deportation Grows Among Cubans with I-220A in the US
Fear of Deportation Grows Among Cubans with I-220A in the US

Published on 2/5/2025

Cuban in Peru Celebrates Milestone with Humility and Inspiring Story of Determination
Cuban in Peru Celebrates Milestone with Humility and Inspiring Story of Determination

Published on 2/2/2025

Former Cuban Judge Melody González Remains in U.S. Custody as Year Ends
Former Cuban Judge Melody González Remains in U.S. Custody as Year Ends

Published on 12/30/2024

Cuba's Migrants Eye Brazil as a Promising New Destination
Cuba's Migrants Eye Brazil as a Promising New Destination

Published on 12/28/2024

Carlos Otero Marks 17 Years Since Leaving Cuba with a Nostalgic Photo: "One-Way Ticket and Nothing More"
Carlos Otero Marks 17 Years Since Leaving Cuba with a Nostalgic Photo: "One-Way Ticket and Nothing More"

Published on 12/9/2024

Cuban Activist Stranded for Four Days in Lima Airport: "I Have No Idea How Long I'll Be Here"
Cuban Activist Stranded for Four Days in Lima Airport: "I Have No Idea How Long I'll Be Here"

Published on 12/5/2024

Cuban Soldier Escapes Russian Forces in Ukraine, Seeks Asylum in Greece
Cuban Soldier Escapes Russian Forces in Ukraine, Seeks Asylum in Greece

Published on 12/2/2024

Cubans in the U.S. Might Avoid Trump's Deportation Agenda
Cubans in the U.S. Might Avoid Trump's Deportation Agenda

Published on 11/26/2024

Cuban Baseball Player Reinier Hernández Found After Disappearing on Journey to the U.S.
Cuban Baseball Player Reinier Hernández Found After Disappearing on Journey to the U.S.

Published on 10/28/2024

Cuban Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Security Seeks Asylum in the U.S.
Cuban Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Security Seeks Asylum in the U.S.

Published on 10/1/2024

Cuban Doctor in the U.S.: "My Life in Cuba Was a Nightmare"
Cuban Doctor in the U.S.: "My Life in Cuba Was a Nightmare"

Published on 9/14/2024

Edmundo González Departs Venezuela for Spain
Edmundo González Departs Venezuela for Spain

Published on 9/8/2024

Doctor Seeks Asylum in U.S. After Facing Persecution in Cuba
Doctor Seeks Asylum in U.S. After Facing Persecution in Cuba

Published on 8/30/2024

Putin Eases Residency Permits for Foreign Political Asylum Seekers in Russia
Putin Eases Residency Permits for Foreign Political Asylum Seekers in Russia

Published on 8/19/2024

Dayle Ojeda's New Journey: From Fleeing the Olympics to Training in Valencia
Dayle Ojeda's New Journey: From Fleeing the Olympics to Training in Valencia

Published on 8/16/2024

Cubans Competing Under Different Flags in Paris 2024: Ramiro Mora's Journey of Resilience
Cubans Competing Under Different Flags in Paris 2024: Ramiro Mora's Journey of Resilience

Published on 8/8/2024

Former Cuban Judge Detained in the U.S. Calls for Release of Young Men She Sentenced in Cuba
Former Cuban Judge Detained in the U.S. Calls for Release of Young Men She Sentenced in Cuba

Published on 7/16/2024

Pedro López Resumes Machinist Career in Germany After Fleeing Cuba
Pedro López Resumes Machinist Career in Germany After Fleeing Cuba

Published on 7/16/2024

Frank Abel, Cuban Broadcaster, Breaks Down Discussing His Mother's Imprisonment: "My Family Fell Apart"
Frank Abel, Cuban Broadcaster, Breaks Down Discussing His Mother's Imprisonment: "My Family Fell Apart"

Published on 7/5/2024

Former Cuban Judge Who Sentenced Youths Struggles to Find Legal Representation in the U.S.
Former Cuban Judge Who Sentenced Youths Struggles to Find Legal Representation in the U.S.

Published on 7/5/2024