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Nicaragua Ends Visa-Free Travel for Cubans Amid U.S. Pressure

2/10/2026

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Nicaragua's government now requires Cuban citizens to obtain a visa.
The visa requirement ends a long-standing exemption for Cubans to travel through Nicaragua.
Experts say Nicaragua's openness previously aimed to challenge United States policies.
The move followed increased pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump on migration and security.
Cubans now face barriers to reach the United States, with Guyana among the few remaining options.

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Nicaragua's government now requires Cuban citizens to obtain a visa.
The visa requirement ends a long-standing exemption for Cubans to travel through Nicaragua.
Experts say Nicaragua's openness previously aimed to challenge United States policies.
The move followed increased pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump on migration and security.
Cubans now face barriers to reach the United States, with Guyana among the few remaining options.