Illegal migration from Cuba to US has hit an all-time high. Within a period between December 2021 and 2022 there were 227,000 instances of Cubans illegally entering US territory. The figure logged by US border authorities far exceeds two previous figures the Mariel boatlift, when 125,000 Cubans left for the United States in 1980, and the 1994 departure of 34,000 people to US shores within a month, said Jorge Duany, a Cuba expert at Florida International University. Duany was quoted by news agency AFP.

There has always been an exodus of people from Cuba to the United States. Cuba, an impoverished nation, is a Communist state.

"In Cuba, you lose hope," said 34-year-old David Gonzalez. He was quoted by AFP. Gonzalez is an illegal migrant.

Gonzalez's journey started with a flight to Nicaragua.&nbsp;

The government of the Central American country, an ally of the Havana regime, removed visa requirements for Cubans in November 2021, making Managua the first stop on the road to the United States for most migrants from the island.&nbsp;

The journey cost Gonzalez some $7,000&nbsp;for the airfare and another $3,500 for smugglers to take him overland from Nicaragua to the United States -- a huge sum for the average Cuban salary of 3,768 pesos a month, about $157. &nbsp;

Gonzalez scrounged half the money by selling his motorcycle and other belongings. A friend sent him the rest from Miami.&nbsp;

From his 30-day trip through Central America and Mexico, he remembers above all the long rides with dozens of people crammed on a bus or in the back of a truck.&nbsp;

But it wasn't the prospect of thirst, lack of air, unbearable heat during the day and biting cold at night that scared him the most on the journey. &nbsp;

"My biggest fear was that I would be deported to Cuba," he said. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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Illegal migration from Cuba to US has hit an all-time high. Within a period between December 2021 and 2022 there were 227,000 instances of Cubans illegally entering US territory.

Illegal migration from Cuba to US has hit an all-time high. Within a period between December 2021 and 2022 there were 227,000 instances of Cubans illegally entering US territory. The figure logged by US border authorities far exceeds two previous figures the Mariel boatlift, when 125,000 Cubans left for the United States in 1980, and the 1994 departure of 34,000 people to US shores within a month, said Jorge Duany, a Cuba expert at Florida International University. Duany was quoted by news agency AFP. There has always been an exodus of people from Cuba to the United States. Cuba, an impoverished nation, is a Communist state. "In Cuba, you lose hope," said 34-year-old David Gonzalez. He was quoted by AFP. Gonzalez is an illegal migrant. Gonzalez's journey started with a flight to Nicaragua. The government of the Central American country, an ally of the Havana regime, removed visa requirements for Cubans in November 2021, making Managua the first stop on the road to the United States for most migrants from the island. The journey cost Gonzalez some $7,000 for the airfare and another $3,500 for smugglers to take him overland from Nicaragua to the United States -- a huge sum for the average Cuban salary of 3,768 pesos a month, about $157.  Gonzalez scrounged half the money by selling his motorcycle and other belongings. A friend sent him the rest from Miami. From his 30-day trip through Central America and Mexico, he remembers above all the long rides with dozens of people crammed on a bus or in the back of a truck. But it wasn't the prospect of thirst, lack of air, unbearable heat during the day and biting cold at night that scared him the most on the journey.  "My biggest fear was that I would be deported to Cuba," he said.  (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Illegal migration from Cuba to the United States hits an all-time high

According to reports, the US Department of Defence has denied a request to&nbsp;the Washington mayor&nbsp;for National Guard to assist in the reception of migrants arriving from across the border.

Washinton DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser had requested federal agencies for National Guards after undocumented migrants flooded the state from Arizona and Texas. Migrants from the US-Mexico border have been flooding the US in recent weeks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/washington-dc-overburdened-with-migrants-mayor-says-it-has-reached-a-tipping-point-501685">Also Read:&nbsp;Washington DC overburdened with migrants</a>

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejected the DC mayor's request informing that support would "negatively impact" the readiness of troops. The development comes after Texas Governor Greg Abbott had put migrants on buses to Washington.

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The White House this week warned&nbsp;Abbott&nbsp;against "meddling" in federal affairs after the Texas governor authorised state law enforcement officers to detain migrants who had illegally crossed the border from Mexico.

In June, at least 50 undocumented migrants were found dead in an abandoned truck near the Texas city of San Antonio as President Joe Biden blamed "criminal" professional smugglers" for the tragedy. The US Department of Homeland Security opened criminal investigation into the incident. Migrants from El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico and&nbsp;Guatemala, were also found inside a tractor-trailer at a highway checkpoint in Laredo, Texas and several more near Sierra Blanca.

The US Supreme Court had ruled that undocumented migrants do not have the&nbsp; constitutional right to a bond hearing that could permit their release after spending six months in detention. Three years ago, the lower court had declared that the migrants had the right to be heard&nbsp;after being held for six months.

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According to reports, the US Department of Defence has denied a request to the Washington mayor for National Guard to assist in the reception of migrants arriving from across the border.

According to reports, the US Department of Defence has denied a request to the Washington mayor for National Guard to assist in the reception of migrants arriving from across the border. Washinton DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser had requested federal agencies for National Guards after undocumented migrants flooded the state from Arizona and Texas. Migrants from the US-Mexico border have been flooding the US in recent weeks. Also Read: Washington DC overburdened with migrants Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejected the DC mayor's request informing that support would "negatively impact" the readiness of troops. The development comes after Texas Governor Greg Abbott had put migrants on buses to Washington. Watch: First bus carrying 50 migrants arrives in NYC The White House this week warned Abbott against "meddling" in federal affairs after the Texas governor authorised state law enforcement officers to detain migrants who had illegally crossed the border from Mexico. In June, at least 50 undocumented migrants were found dead in an abandoned truck near the Texas city of San Antonio as President Joe Biden blamed "criminal" professional smugglers" for the tragedy. The US Department of Homeland Security opened criminal investigation into the incident. Migrants from El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico and Guatemala, were also found inside a tractor-trailer at a highway checkpoint in Laredo, Texas and several more near Sierra Blanca. The US Supreme Court had ruled that undocumented migrants do not have the constitutional right to a bond hearing that could permit their release after spending six months in detention. Three years ago, the lower court had declared that the migrants had the right to be heard after being held for six months. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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