Alina Rosales Aguirreurreta, daughter of Cuban General Ulises Rosales del Toro, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for remaining in the country after the expiration of her tourist visa.

Alina Rosales Aguirreurreta, daughter of Cuban General Ulises Rosales del Toro, was detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE) in Florida, after being flagged for remaining in the country after her tourist visa expired. According to immigration authorities, the woman entered the United States in 2023 with a type B-2 visa, used for temporary visits. However, his authorization expired on May 20, 2024 and there is no record that he has obtained an extension or permission to continue in the country legally.

Entry to the country and immigration status

According to official information, Rosales Aguirreurreta entered US territory on November 21, 2023 through the Orlando International Airport, Florida. From that moment on, his stay was subject to the times established by his visitor visa.

At the end of the authorized period, the authorities indicated that the woman did not leave the country, which led to a violation of US immigration laws and subsequently her arrest.

Detention in Miami and process before immigration authorities

The arrest occurred on May 26 in Miami, where ICE agents carried out the arrest as part of a procedure for alleged irregular stay.

After her arrest, the woman was taken into custody and faces an immigration process that will be reviewed by an immigration judge. At this hearing, your legal status within the United States will be determined.

The Department of Homeland Security indicated that the case remains ongoing and that, for the moment, no further details about the procedure will be released.

Family link with Cuban historical figure

The case has generated attention due to the detainee's family connection with Cuban General Ulises Rosales del Toro, 84, considered one of the historical figures of the Cuban Revolution.

Rosales del Toro was part of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba and held high-level positions within the Cuban government, including head of the General Staff of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, Minister of Sugar, Minister of Agriculture and Vice President of the Council of Ministers.

No position from authorities or family

To date, no statements have been issued by the Cuban government or Rosales Aguirreurreta's relatives about her detention or the immigration process she faces in the United States.

The case remains under review by US immigration authorities.