The suspension of all authorizations issued by the Immigration Department for Cuban visas to applicants in Europe was announced during the week-end by Dr. Jose A. Martinez, Minister of State.
The order, which will come as a blow to many refugees in Europe who were hoping to emigrate to Cuba, also provides for the suspension of all applications for Cuban citizenship.
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