A group of 18 Cuban rafters They were rescued after managing to land on an uninhabited island in the Florida Keys.
The agents of the United States Border Patrolalong with officers from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Southeast Coast Guard, responded to the landing in Key Largo, Florida, on April 23.
The group of rafters It is made up of men and women of various ages. They made landfall on a small, remote island in the Florida Keys, after overcoming a tough migratory route, in search of refuge and opportunities for a better life.
They were found in stable health conditions but visibly exhausted after a dangerous crossing of the Strait of Florida, in a fragile boat.
It has been reported a significant increase in the number of intercepted migrants at sea or detained after reaching land in recent weeks. In this case, the intervention of the US authorities occurred as part of routine operations in the region.
This upward trend is attributed to the increasing desperation of Cubans to escape the regime and seek political asylum to escape the prolonged economic and social crisis on the island.
Migrants captured at sea are usually repatriated to Cuba. US authorities insist that their borders are not open to illegal immigration.
This protocol is part of immigration policies that seek to manage the flow of migrants in a safe and orderly manner, although not without controversy.
This event underscores the ongoing challenges in U.S. immigration policies and the desperation of those who venture on dangerous journeys in search of a better future.
