Dozens of Cuban Migrants Deported from the US to Cuba
On March 28, a new deportation flight from the United States returned more than 60 Cuban migrants to their home country, Cuba. The majority of these repatriates had entered the US through the southern border, with some taking irregular routes to reach their destination.
According to official sources from the Cuban Ministry of the Interior (Minint), the flight brought back 61 individuals, including 52 men, seven women, and two minors. Among them was a fugitive from a prison serving a sentence for human trafficking.
This marks the 26th return operation of the year, with a total of 340 people being deported to Cuba from various countries in the region, including the US, Mexico, and the Bahamas. The continuous flow of Cuban migrants heading north indicates a persistent migration wave, with hundreds of individuals attempting to reach the US each month, either by sea or through alternative routes like the one via Nicaragua.
The year 2023 saw a spike in the migration crisis in Cuba and Latin America. A total of 5,253 individuals were deported to Cuba from various countries, exacerbating the already complex situation. The reasons for migration vary, with factors such as economic opportunities, poverty, violence, and political persecution driving individuals to seek a new life abroad.
Deportations have a significant impact on families and communities, as many deportees are the primary breadwinners for their households. The consequences of these forced returns highlight the ongoing challenges faced by migrants seeking a better future outside of their home country.