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Nicaragua Pulls the Plug on Cuba’s Visa-Free Travel—How It Will Impact Thousands on Their Way to the US
Nicaragua Pulls the Plug on Cuba’s Visa-Free Travel—How It Will Impact Thousands on Their Way to the US Nicaragua has officially eliminated its visa‑free entry policy for citizens of Cuba, a shift that took effect on 8 February 2026 and represents a significant change in travel and migration dynamics in Central America. The decision, confirmed by the Nicaraguan government, ends a visa exemption regime that had been in place since November 2021, fundamentally altering how Cuban nationals may enter Nicaragua and marking a departure from years of relatively open access for...