Miami news for January 4, 2025: Case of missing woman resolved; Trump faces sentencing without going to prison; Lawyer warns of risks of traveling to Cuba with advance parole

In Miami, the case of Katia Belaya is resolved after 10 years. Trump faces sentencing without jail time for forgery. Lawyer warns about the risks of traveling to Cuba with advance parole. Cuban migrants face dangers.

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Today, Saturday, January 4, 2025, important news has emerged in Miami, covering everything from the resolution of a disappearance case to travel warnings for Cuba and pressing political issues in the United States.

First of all, after a ten-year wait, the case of a missing woman in Miami has found a resolution. The company Sunshine State Sonar, which specializes in underwater searches, located Katia Belaya's truck in a lake in Melbourne, allowing forensics to identify her remains. This discovery closes a painful chapter for her family, although the cause of her death remains under investigation.

Meanwhile, elected President Donald Trump is facing a historic sentencing on January 10 for document falsification related to a secret payment to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 campaign. Although the ruling does not include prison time, it heightens tensions with the judicial system. Trump described the case as an "illegitimate political attack." This case, along with other legal challenges, complicates his second term even further.

In the realm of immigration, the use of advance parole has sparked intense debate following the testimony of Yany Barrueto, who traveled to Cuba without U.S. residency. Immigration attorney Ismael Labrador warns about the legal risks of these decisions, emphasizing that this option does not guarantee a return to the United States in every case and could have serious consequences.

Finally, the account of Cuban migrant Yudel Fernández Peralta highlights the dangers faced by migrants on their journey toward a better future. Fernández endured days at sea, extortion in Mexico, and a month in jail in Texas before being released with an electronic ankle monitor for immigration tracking. His story serves as a testament to the challenging situations that Cuban migrants experience in their pursuit of new opportunities.

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