MIAMI – US Coastline Guard officials stated their crews repatriated 203 Cubans to the island country Saturday, adhering to 14 interdictions off Florida’s coastline.
“In 2016, the Soaked Foot, Dry Foot coverage was repealed,” mentioned Lt. Travis Poulos, Coastline Guard District 7. “All those rescued or stopped at sea will be introduced back to their state of origin, or the state they departed.”
Due to the fact Oct. 1, 2021, Coastline Guard crews interdicted 4,440 Cubans when compared to:
•5,396 Cuban Migrants in Fiscal Yr 2016
•1,468 Cuban Migrants in Fiscal Calendar year 2017
•259 Cuban Migrants in Fiscal Calendar year 2018
•313 Cuban Migrants in Fiscal Year 2019
•49 Cuban Migrants in Fiscal Yr 2020
•838 Cuban Migrants in Fiscal Yr 2021
After aboard a Coast Guard cutter, all migrants get food items, h2o, shelter and primary professional medical consideration.
