Cuban mixed migration: US fuels departures and restricts access

Country: Cuba Source: Mixed Migration Centre Historically, the United States (US) has been the primary destination for Cuban refugees and migrants, with Cubans having enjoyed preferential access to legal permanent residence for decades. However, this has been replaced by restrictive and contradictory policies more recently. Over the last few months, the US has intensified political and economic pressure on Cuba, thereby increasing the drivers of migration from the island. Simultaneously, the US