In recent weeks, there has been a great deal of buzz surrounding the Trump administration's planned travel ban. This travel ban, which is expected to be implemented in the coming days or weeks, has been confirmed by multiple media outlets, including the New York Times and the Miami Herald.
Recently, it has been confirmed that Cuba and Venezuela are among the most restricted countries on this list, which includes a total of 43 nations. This information has been corroborated by the Independent, which has confirmed the existence of the list and its categorization into three tiers: red, orange, and yellow.
Travel Ban categories
Each category on the list has different restrictions on citizens entering the United States:
- Red list: This includes countries like Cuba, where the restriction is complete. No citizens from these countries will be allowed to enter the U.S.
- Orange list: Citizens are eligible for this list, but they must undergo stricter processing, including in-person interviews and a more thorough background check.
- Yellow list: This list includes warnings for countries, giving them 60 days to correct the problems identified by the U.S. before sanctions are imposed.
The rationale behind this travel ban is the perception that security controls in certain countries are not rigorous enough to guarantee U.S. national security.
List Updates
Despite confirmation that Cuba and Venezuela are on the red list, an administration official has noted that the list is not yet final. This offers a glimmer of hope that some countries could be removed or that their classification could change before final implementation.
It's important to note that this process is being carried out with a high degree of secrecy, and Cuban-American members of Congress have not been consulted on the issue, raising concerns about a lack of transparency.
The countries involved
The red list includes a total of 11 countries:
- Afghanistan
- Mas a
- Cuba
- Iran
- Libya
- North Korea
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syria
- Venezuela
- Yemen
On the other hand, the orange list will have 10 countries, including Belarus, Eritrea, Haiti, and Russia, while the yellow list will be the largest, with 22 countries, predominantly from Africa.
Expectations and conclusions
President Trump's order implementing this travel ban has already been signed. Starting January 20, federal agencies were given 60 days to compile the list, and this deadline is almost up. This has generated great anticipation about how the situation will develop in the coming days.
Analysts suggest that the inclusion of Cuba and Venezuela on this list could be influenced by the opinion of Marco Rubio, who plays a key role in compiling the list. The Cuban community and other groups are awaiting further developments on this issue, which not only affects Cubans but also has international repercussions.
Some lawyers, based on what happened during the 2017 travel ban, have suggested that citizens of the affected countries not travel outside the United States until the travel ban is implemented.
It is vital that the community stay informed and alert to any changes that may occur. The situation is dynamic, and any updates will be crucial for the citizens of these countries.
