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Coast Guard returns four Cuban rafters detained at sea

US authorities have acknowledged an increase in the flow of migrants through the Straits of Florida.

Barco de la Guardia Costera © Twitter / Minint_Cuba
Coast Guard Boat Photo © Twitter / Minint_Cuba

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) returned to the island on July 11 four Cubans who were intercepted off the coast of Florida, the Ministry of the Interior (Minint) reported.

The undocumented immigrants had participated in an illegal departure from the country, clarifies the information, posted on the Twitter profile by the entity of the Cuban regime.

This is operation number 91 of this year, when they have been returned to Cuba 4,034 immigrants from different countries.

A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official recently told CyberCuba that despite plans to stop the flow of immigrants to the United States, there is an increase in maritime operations in the Strait of Florida.

"People who risk their lives at sea They should also know that opportunities to access immigration benefits are being closed," the official said.

He added that people who arrive will be expelled and prevented from entering the country in the next five years, with penalties for repeat offenders.

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