uncertainty in migratory and security issues

The administration of President Donald Trump has decided to suspend migratory and security conversations with the Government of Cuba indefinitely, marking a new chapter in US foreign policy towards the island.

This measure, confirmed by a senior state department official, reflects a change in Washington’s diplomatic strategy, which now prioritizes national interests on commitments to regimes that it considers adversaries.

Consequences of cessation to dialogue between Cuba and the United States

Conversations between the two nations had become an essential channel to address sensitive issues such as irregular migration, traffic of people and security cooperation.

Its interruption could have significant consequences for both countries, especially at a time when bilateral relations already face tensions for other political decisions.

Among the possible repercussions, the situation in which thousands of Cubans with deportation orders would be. This given that the suspension of conversations could hinder dialogue for coordination in repatriation operations and in the fight against illegal activities in the region.

Likewise, the visa system is expected to be affected and that Cubans be subject to processes many more strict than they currently exist to migrate to the United States by legal roads.

International analysts warn that the pause in the dialogue could have repercussions beyond the bilateral relationship, affecting regional stability and cooperation in drug trafficking and trafficking issues.

The lack of communication between Washington and Havana could limit the ability of both governments to effectively respond to common and emerging challenges.

America first

The decision to Pausar the dialogue is based, fundamentally, on the turn given by Trump’s new administration before the United States external politician. With the premise of «America first», the interests of the northern nation are the priority for the Republican government, a line that some time with suspicion of extreme nationalism.

The new government will not admit conversations that do not lead to the resolution of old conflicts such as democratic elections on the island and the release of political prisoners, two of the most high issues in bilateral rounds.

In this context, the international community observed carefully in American politics towards Cuba, while the efficacy and consequences of a strategy based on confrontation instead of dialogue are debated.