Cubans protest in Havana as Costa Rica tightens visa requirements


  • World
  • Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022

People crowd near Costa Rica embassy after the country imposed visa requirements for Cubans as migration surges, in Havana, Cuba, February 21, 2022. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

HAVANA (Reuters) - At least 200 Cubans protested near Costa Rica's embassy in Havana on Monday against tighter visa requirements for Cubans passing through the Central American nation on the way to Nicaragua.

Demand for Havana-San Jose flights has soared after Managua in November lifted visa requirements for Cuban nationals. Many flights include multiple connections in neighboring Latin American nations.

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Roundup: T�rkiye cuts rate for 1st time in nearly 2 years, eliciting mixed reactions
U.S. dollar ticks down
Man shoots 3 boys accused of armed robbery in U.S. Houston
Law signed to penalize NY companies for greenhouse gas emissions
Israel's national airline suspends flights to Moscow
U.S. low-income voters fear Trump may slash benefits: report
Holiday sales reveal split in U.S. consumer spending
Trump's tariff plan to hit affordable cars hardest: WSJ
Immigrants pivotal for U.S. California, fearful of Trump policy: report
People draw lessons from 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami

Others Also Read