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DHS Claims 8% of Nicaragua's Population, 7% of Cuba Entered U.S. Without Authorization During Biden Administration

DHS admitted errors in its 'worst of the worst' list affecting 5% of entries amid debate over immigration enforcement and stalled funding talks in Washington.

  • The Department of Homeland Security reported that 8% of Nicaragua's population illegally entered the U.S. between February 2021 and January 2025 during the Biden administration, with significant percentages also coming from Cuba, Haiti, and Honduras.
  • These migrants' remittances now account for 37% of Nicaragua's entire economy, involving billions of dollars flowing out of the U.S..
  • DHS linked these immigration figures to border policies under the Biden administration and highlighted the strain on American resources and ongoing enforcement efforts.
  • DHS used population-level comparisons to emphasize the scale of illegal crossings during this period.
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The Department of Homeland Security said Friday in a social media post that eight percent of Nicaragua's total population illegally entered the United States during the Biden administration, and diverted resources from the country.Read more

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Latin Times broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, February 20, 2026.
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