Guyana attracts over 135,000 Cuban workers in 2025

14ymedio.com (Spanish)

Over 135,000 Cubans settled in Guyana in 2025, a tenfold increase from 2020. Guyana's booming oil sector and construction industry are experiencing labor shortages, attracting Cuban workers with attractive salaries and job opportunities. The influx has sparked debate in Guyana, which is developing its immigration policies, while Cubans find economic advantages and a free market.


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