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Organizations advocating for the rights of immigrants, community leaders, and elected officials gathered this Monday in Miami to oppose the decision of the United States Supreme Court that allows the Trump administration to revoke the humanitarian parole program.
"To force Cubans who received humanitarian parole to return to Cuba now would be a moral failure. The island suffers under a repressive dictatorship where political dissent is met with imprisonment, torture, and forced exile," denounced Ana Lucía Peláez, executive director of Miami Freedom Project.
Peláez was supported by voices from the Venezuelan, Nicaraguan, and Haitian communities, whose representatives also demanded an urgent review of the immigration policies of the Trump administration, claiming that authoritarian regimes and extreme violence conditions prevail in their countries, putting their lives at risk.
Since its inception, the humanitarian parole program has allowed the legal entry of over 500,000 people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The revocation of this program poses a direct threat to those who fled repressive contexts and may now be forced to return. This measure will divide thousands of migrant families in the United States.
The Cuban regime responds with cynicism
While voices were raised in Miami in defense of migrants' rights, the Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, took to social media to lash out at the U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, whom he accused of "betraying" the Cubans he himself had encouraged to emigrate.
In a message on X, Rodríguez wrote: "The U.S. Secretary of State has gone from being a demanding and arrogant senator to becoming an echo and prominent employee of the White House and the plutocracy that governs the United States."
"He betrayed those he encouraged to migrate, accusing them of criminals and murderers. Has he sold his commitments to secure his current position?" he added, accompanying his words with an image of ICE agents during the detention of an immigrant.
The chancellor is a representative of a system that since 1959 has turned mass emigration into a political escape valve. However, his rhetoric aligns with the strategy of downplaying the exodus they have caused and blaming the United States once again for the migration crisis in Cuba.
Frequently asked questions about the revocation of humanitarian parole for Cubans and other migrants
What does the revocation of humanitarian parole mean for Cubans in the United States?
The revocation of humanitarian parole means that thousands of Cubans could be deported if they do not qualify for another legal basis to remain in the United States. This impacts those who do not yet have permanent residency and creates an atmosphere of uncertainty and fear among migrant families.
What are the criticisms of the Trump administration's decision to revoke humanitarian parole?
Human rights organizations, such as Amnesty International, have harshly criticized the decision, labeling it inhumane and devastating for over 500,000 migrants who relied on the program to enter the United States legally. They believe that the measure reflects a disregard for human rights and could divide many families who have begun to build their lives in the country.
What alternatives do Cubans affected by the cancellation of humanitarian parole have?
Affected Cubans may consider alternatives such as the Cuban Adjustment Act, which allows them to obtain permanent residency after one year and one day in the country. They can also explore political asylum or a work visa. It is crucial that they seek legal advice to determine the best option based on their particular situation.
What has been the Cuban regime's response to the potential mass deportation of Cubans from the U.S.?
The Cuban regime has labeled the deportation measures as an act of "cruel cynicism" by the United States, but it has also expressed its willingness to welcome the deported individuals as part of the bilateral migration agreements. However, there is a contradiction between its official discourse and the reality, as many migrants have testified to fleeing a dictatorship, which undermines the regime's narrative of stability and respect for citizens' rights.
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