Thousands of Cubans with US dreams, stuck in Central America
Despite renewed relations with the US and Cuba, for many Cubans, getting to the States has been difficult
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Despite renewed relations with the US and Cuba, for many Cubans, getting to the States has been difficult
They have been stranded in Costa Rica since Nov. 15, when Nicaragua refused to give them transit visas
Agreement allows many but not all stranded Cubans to continue their journeys to the United States
Central American countries are trying to negotiate solution for Cubans stranded in Costa Rica
A thrilling 12 months of progress between the two countries, with more likely to come
Thousands of Cuban migrants aiming for the US are stranded in Costa Rica
The limited number of flights isn’t stopping Cubans from heading to the US, with many arriving through Texas
Agreement between Cold War foes paves way for US airlines to begin flying to Cuba within months
Thousands of Cubans trying to get to the US are stuck in Costa Rica because Nicaragua won't let them across the border
Some Cubans who fled and had their property seized after the revolution hold out for settlement of their claims