The proclamation issued by President Trump on June 4, imposes a travel ban that restricts the entry of foreign nationals, either fully or partially, to the U.S. from a specific set of countries. From Latin America and the Caribbean there are three countries included in the travel ban: Haiti,

President Trump, I ask you to please reconsider family reunification for residents,’ said a 10-year-old from Havana in a video.

Beginning June 9, 2025, at 12:01, citizens of the designated countries are banned from entering the United States.

Donald Trump's travel ban forbids entry into the US to citizens from dozens of countries, mainly in Africa and the Middle East.

Trump also tied the new ban to a terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, saying it underscored the dangers posed by some visitors who overstay visas. U.S. officials say the man charged in the attack overstayed a tourist visa. He is from Egypt, a country that is not on Trump’s restricted list.

The White House says the 12 countries on the list are "deficient with regards to screening and vetting" and are being targeted to protect U.S. national security.

President Trump issued a travel ban on 19 countries over national security concerns, with Senator Zaynab Mohamed condemning the move as rooted in discrimination.

Mohammad Sharafoddin, his wife and young son managed to make it out of Afghanistan as refugees nine years ago, at one point walking 36 hours over mountain passes.