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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainJuly 1, 2026Miami-Dade

US Revokes Immigration Status for Three Cuban Nationals Over Alleged Intelligence Ties

Federal immigration agents have detained three Cuban citizens, including former official Carlos Antonio Lloga Domínguez, after the U.S. Secretary of State revoked their legal status. The government alleges the individuals maintained ties to the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), an organization recently sanctioned for its alleged role in foreign intelligence operations.

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Why It Matters

The U.S. government has initiated deportation proceedings against three individuals and signaled that any foreign nationals linked to the sanctioned ICAP organization face potential loss of legal status and removal from the country.

Key Facts

  • Three Cuban citizens were detained by federal immigration agents following the revocation of their legal status.
  • The U.S. Department of State sanctioned the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) under Executive Order 14404.
  • Sanctions against ICAP include the blocking of all assets and interests in the U.S. and a prohibition on transactions without federal authorization.
  • The government alleges Carlos Antonio Lloga Domínguez worked for ICAP for over a decade and maintained ties to the organization after moving to the U.S.
  • ICAP is accused by the U.S. government of acting as an instrument of influence and propaganda for the Cuban regime.
  • The U.S. government claims ICAP operates in over 150 countries.
  • ICAP president Fernando González Llort was previously convicted in the U.S. for his role in the 'Wasp Network' espionage ring.
  • The administration stated that foreign nationals linked to ICAP activities may face status revocation and deportation.

Who's Mentioned

personMarco Rubio“Secretary of State who revoked the immigration status of the detainees.”personCarlos Antonio Lloga Domínguez“Detained former official of the ICAP.”organizationInstituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP)“Organization sanctioned by the U.S. government for alleged intelligence and prop”personFernando González Llort“Current president of ICAP and former member of the Wasp Network.”other150“Number of countries where the U.S. government claims ICAP operates.”personLuis Domínguez“Investigator and activist with the Foundation for Human Rights in Cuba.”personDonald Trump“President whose administration is overseeing the enforcement actions.”