Cubans disappointed by Trump's migration policy changes

Cubans are expressing grief over the end of a U.S. migration program that allowed them to join family members in the United States. Naydin Hernandez, a mother in Havana, cried as she reflected on her hopes to reunite with her daughter. The program, launched by former President Joe Biden, offered temporary residency to migrants with a sponsor. However, President Donald Trump's administration announced that it will end this program and revoke the legal status of many Cubans and other migrants. The decision has hit hard among Cubans, who are already facing a severe economic crisis. Many had dreamt of a better life in the U.S., and around 700,000 Cubans entered the country during Biden's presidency. However, the Trump administration has halted programs that would provide protection and pathways to citizenship for many of them. Cuban officials criticized the U.S. for enticing Cubans to migrate and then turning them away. They described this action as "cruel cynicism." Young Cubans, like engineering student Dario Mendez, lament that many sacrificed everything to pursue their dreams in the U.S. They feel it is unfair to now force them back. In Florida, where many Cuban Americans live, there are concerns about recent arrivals possibly facing deportation. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar urged the Trump administration to reconsider the decision, blaming Biden for creating uncertainty for those fleeing oppressive regimes. The White House has not yet commented on the situation.