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Cuban Mother Deported, Sparks International Outcry for Return

5/10/2025

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Cuban mother Heidy Sánchez faced a heartbreaking separation from her 17-month-old daughter in Florida after being deported by ICE during a routine appointment. Despite her family's strong ties to the U.S., she was sent back to Cuba, igniting international media coverage and sparking political advocacy for her return.

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Story summary

Cuban mother Heidy Sánchez faced a heartbreaking separation from her 17-month-old daughter in Florida after being deported by ICE during a routine appointment. Despite her family's strong ties to the U.S., she was sent back to Cuba, igniting international media coverage and sparking political advocacy for her return.