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Cuban peninsula becomes testing grounds for U.S. immigration policy
Omar Elwafaii in Washington, D.C.
North America;Cuba

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Cuban peninsula becomes testing grounds for U.S. immigration policy

Many eyes have fallen on this small Cuban fishing village named Isabela de Sagua, which migrants traditionally used use as a launching board for their trip by sea to U.S. shores because of its relative proximity, but that might all change.

The Biden administration announced a program in early January, allowing up to 30,000 Cubans and a few other nationalities legal entry into the  U.S. every month, as long as they apply online, show they have a financial sponsor, and pay for their airfare.

One way the government is checking on the progress of the program is by keeping an eye on this village. Fewer migrants launching from its coast could signal the program’s success.

Some locals on the island are worried that the drop in visitors will negatively affect their small economy.

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