This Friday, a flight arrived in Cuba from Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, carrying 12 irregular migrants who had left the country illegally.
Among those repatriated was a person—apparently a woman—who was on probation for criminal sanctions at the time of leaving the island.
The Granma newspaper specified that this individual will be brought before the appropriate courts for the possible revocation of that benefit.
With this operation, the number of returns from various countries in the region in 2024 rises to 88, totaling 1,267 Cubans repatriated whose migration dreams have been thwarted this year.
As of the closing of this report, no further details have emerged regarding the deportation of Cubans from the Cayman Islands.
Another recent deportation
This week, on Tuesday, November 26, a group of 24 irregular migrants, including one woman, was deported to Cuba on a flight from the United States that arrived at José Martí International Airport.
A day earlier, the U.S. Coast Guard had returned four other individuals through the port of Orozco in Bahía Honda, Artemisa.
After being suspended in December 2020, deportation flights between the United States and Cuba resumed in April 2023, following negotiations to address the migration crisis.
After this week's flight, the number of Cubans deported from the United States since April of last year has reached 936, returned in 20 flights.
The deportation of Cubans from Grand Cayman and other countries not only signifies an abrupt end to their migration aspirations but also returns them to a bleak reality in a country engulfed in a profound economic crisis.
For many of these migrants, forced return means facing again a lack of opportunities and a system unable to provide them with a dignified future.
This cycle of migration and return highlights the desperation of those who risk everything to escape a life devoid of hope, a stark reflection of the collapse of a model that can no longer sustain even the most basic dreams of its citizens.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Deportations of Cuban Migrants
How many Cuban migrants have been deported so far in 2024?
In 2024, a total of 1,267 Cubans have been repatriated from various countries, including the United States, Cayman Islands, Bahamas, and the Dominican Republic.
What are the reasons behind the increase in the deportations of Cubans?
The increase in deportations is linked to the economic and social crisis in Cuba, which drives its citizens to seek better opportunities abroad, as well as to the resumption of deportation flights from the United States in April 2023 following negotiations.
What implications does forced repatriation have for Cuban migrants?
The forced return of Cuban migrants means confronting once again the lack of opportunities and adverse conditions in a crisis-stricken country, which significantly impacts their aspirations for improving their living conditions.
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