The negotiations cater to the interests of both the United States and Uruguay. United Nations data indicates that nearly 24,000 Cubans applied for asylum in Uruguay last year, with over 22,000 arriving during 2025. Impact on Cuban MigrantsThe potential agreement with Uruguay is part of a broader U.S. policy of sending migrants to third countries when direct deportation is not feasible. Debate Over U.S. Deportation PolicyAda Ferrer, a historian at Princeton University, argues that this shift marks a significant departure from the traditional treatment of Cuban migrants in the United States. Although organizations advocating for migrants' rights question the policy of deporting migrants to third countries, some acknowledge differences between chosen destinations.