A Cuban citizen was rescued, along with 15 other people, by the Colombian Navy while they were heading to Central American countries in a makeshift boat.
In the waters of San Andrés and Providencia, the Colombian National Army found a vessel called "Yong King," which was sailing with 16 migrants on board and two crew members on the night of Saturday, October 5, reported El Espectador.
In addition to the Cuban, there were also seven adult and four minor Venezuelans traveling on the boat, as well as four people from Kosovo, whose goal was to reach Central America to continue their journey to the United States.
The frigate captain, Guillermo Lozano, told the press that "apparently, the vessel was heading towards Nicaraguan shores. It was located 25 nautical miles south of San Andrés."
Lozano also pointed out that "among the 16 migrants is a seven-month-old baby, who is the youngest we have found throughout the year, in terms of migrants."
On the X account of the media Reporte Ya, a video of the rescue and detention of 16 migrants was shared, in which it can be seen how those on the boat attempted to escape when called out by the coast guard.
They were finally escorted to shore and supervised by the corresponding authorities, including a health check.
In June of this year, another Cuban was detained by the Colombian Navy along with 31 irregular migrants who were heading in precarious vessels to Central American countries.
The migrants were taken to the dock of the San Andrés Coast Guard Station where their health status was evaluated and they were placed at the disposal of the immigration authorities. Minors are under the custody of the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare.
The presence of Cubans on migration routes to the United States reflects the desperation of society to escape the economic hardships experienced on the island, which have intensified in the last five years.
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