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Daniel Ortega

Daniel Ortega

President of Nicaragua

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Nicaragua ends visa-free entry for Cuban citizens

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In power since 2007; facing US sanctions and declining health

For four years, Nicaragua offered Cuban citizens something rare: a direct flight to Central America with no visa required. More than 400,000 Cubans used this corridor to begin overland journeys toward the United States. On February 8, 2026, that door closed.

Updated Feb 9