Cubans Seek Asylum in Brazil Amid U.S. Immigration Restrictions
With the Trump administration closing most migration pathways to the U.S., Cubans are increasingly seeking asylum in Brazil. In 2025, over 41,000 Cubans applied for asylum in Brazil, a record number. Brazil offers asylum-seekers work permits and access to social services, making it an attractive destination. The journey often involves traveling through Guyana and the Amazon. Brazil's policies have been praised for their rights-based approach, although some restrictions have been implemented to prevent misuse of the asylum system. 
