The latest data from the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) indicates that in the first month of fiscal year 2025, more than eight thousand Cubans illegally entered the United States.
The report presents graphs with general data and allows for specification by nationality. A total of 8,261 Cubans were detected by authorities at the border, in a context marked by migratory uncertainties and changes in immigration policies.
This figure represents a decrease compared to trends from previous fiscal years, such as 2023, when October recorded 29,882 encounters, and 2024, with 18,064.
However, the number remains representative of the ongoing migration pressure faced by the Cuban community in search of opportunities outside the island.
Details of migration encounters according to CBP data.
The recorded encounters include cases of:
- Apprehended under Title 8 (individuals detained for irregular entry).
- Inadmissible under Title 8, detected at entry ports.
- Expulsions under Title 42, a measure implemented during the pandemic and still used in certain cases.
A total of 106,344 encounters with migrants of various nationalities were reported at the border in the first month of fiscal year 2025.
The cases encompass various modes of entry (land, sea, and air), reflecting the challenges faced by migrants both at the southwest border and throughout the rest of the United States.
The comparative graph shows a decrease in encounters in October 2024 compared to the same month in previous years, which may be linked to the immigration policies implemented by the Joe Biden Administration to reduce illegal entries.
President-elect Donald Trump announced a tightening of immigration regulations for his new term. Trump has promised to eliminate the humanitarian parole program and the CBP One app, a crucial tool for scheduling appointments and crossing the border legally.
The fiscal year 2025 has just begun, and the trend of migratory encounters may change as the months progress. This initial data confirms that migration is a critical issue for both Cubans and U.S. authorities.
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