Cuban Rafters
"Cuban Rafters" highlights perilous journeys to foreign shores, U.S. Coast Guard interventions, policy changes, and the human cost of migration, reflecting hope and danger.
Mistaken Identity: Mexican Police Clarifies Tourists in Storm, Not Cuban Rafters
Published on 7/27/2025
U.S. Coast Guard Returns Five Cuban Rafters Rescued by Commercial Ship to Cuba
Published on 5/21/2025
Cruise Ship Rescues 11 Cuban Rafters Drifting in Yucatan Channel
Published on 3/3/2025
U.S. Coast Guard Returns 16 Cuban Rafters Intercepted Near Bahamas
Published on 2/12/2025
Two Cuban Rafters Missing After Shipwreck Off Mexican Coast
Published on 1/29/2025
![Mexican Navy and U.S. Coast Guard Collaborate to Rescue Eight Cuban Rafters]()
Mexican Navy and U.S. Coast Guard Collaborate to Rescue Eight Cuban Rafters
Published on 1/5/2025
Honduran Naval Forces Rescue Nine Cuban Rafters Stranded at Sea
Published on 12/31/2024
Miraculous Sea Rescue: Five Cuban Rafters Saved from Capsized Raft
Published on 12/20/2024
U.S. Coast Guard Returns 43 Cuban Rafters Intercepted at Sea
Published on 12/20/2024
![Cuban Rafters from '94 Struggle to Survive on Miami's Streets Amid Health and Social Challenges]()
Cuban Rafters from '94 Struggle to Survive on Miami's Streets Amid Health and Social Challenges
Published on 12/11/2024
![U.S. Coast Guard Redirects Migrants to Bahamas: Possible Cuban Rafters Among Them]()
U.S. Coast Guard Redirects Migrants to Bahamas: Possible Cuban Rafters Among Them
Published on 11/25/2024
![Searching for Missing Cuban Raft Passenger Nearly a Year After Disappearance]()
Searching for Missing Cuban Raft Passenger Nearly a Year After Disappearance
Published on 11/20/2024
![Cuban Rafters Evade Detection, Integrate with Local Populations in Mexico]()
Cuban Rafters Evade Detection, Integrate with Local Populations in Mexico
Published on 11/12/2024
![Cuban Nationals Among Those Detained by U.S. at Virgin Islands Ferry Terminal]()
Cuban Nationals Among Those Detained by U.S. at Virgin Islands Ferry Terminal
Published on 10/12/2024
![Mother's Heartbreaking Search for Son Missing After Raft Journey to U.S. in 2023]()
Mother's Heartbreaking Search for Son Missing After Raft Journey to U.S. in 2023
Published on 10/10/2024
![Cuban Rafters Brave Hurricane Helene, Intercepted by U.S. Coast Guard and Returned to Cuba]()
Cuban Rafters Brave Hurricane Helene, Intercepted by U.S. Coast Guard and Returned to Cuba
Published on 10/2/2024
![Several Cuban Rafters Released After Arrival in Florida This Week]()
Several Cuban Rafters Released After Arrival in Florida This Week
Published on 9/20/2024
![Cubans in Florida Lament Lack of Unity Among Fellow Immigrants]()
Cubans in Florida Lament Lack of Unity Among Fellow Immigrants
Published on 9/11/2024
![At Least 142 Cuban Rafters Have Died Attempting to Reach the U.S. in 2024]()
At Least 142 Cuban Rafters Have Died Attempting to Reach the U.S. in 2024
Published on 8/31/2024
![Cuban Rafters Rejoice at Sign of Nearing Land on Their Journey to Miami]()
Cuban Rafters Rejoice at Sign of Nearing Land on Their Journey to Miami
Published on 8/20/2024
![31 Cuban Rafters Detained Off Mexican Coast]()
31 Cuban Rafters Detained Off Mexican Coast
Published on 8/16/2024
![George Harris Warns: "If a Cuban Says 'Watch Out,' Run!"]()
George Harris Warns: "If a Cuban Says 'Watch Out,' Run!"
Published on 8/14/2024
![33 Cuban Rafters Apprehended After Reaching Florida Shores]()
33 Cuban Rafters Apprehended After Reaching Florida Shores
Published on 7/30/2024
![U.S. Coast Guard Repatriates 17 Cuban Rafters Intercepted Near Florida Keys]()
U.S. Coast Guard Repatriates 17 Cuban Rafters Intercepted Near Florida Keys
Published on 7/25/2024
![20 Cuban Rafters Apprehended Near Mexican Shores]()
20 Cuban Rafters Apprehended Near Mexican Shores
Published on 7/20/2024
![Cuban Rafters Detained Upon Reaching Mexican Shores]()
Cuban Rafters Detained Upon Reaching Mexican Shores
Published on 7/20/2024
![12 Cuban Rafters Intercepted and Returned to Cuba]()
12 Cuban Rafters Intercepted and Returned to Cuba
Published on 7/18/2024
![Two Cuban Rafters Rescued on Makeshift Raft Near Mexico]()
Two Cuban Rafters Rescued on Makeshift Raft Near Mexico
Published on 7/13/2024
![Illegal Departure from Cuba Thwarted by Tip-Off, Multiple Arrests in Camajuaní]()
Illegal Departure from Cuba Thwarted by Tip-Off, Multiple Arrests in Camajuaní
Published on 7/8/2024
![Alexander Pays Tribute to Cubans Lost at Sea: "I Feel Deep Respect"]()
Alexander Pays Tribute to Cubans Lost at Sea: "I Feel Deep Respect"
Published on 7/3/2024
![Seven Cuban Rafters Reach Mexican Shores Despite Stormy Weather]()
Seven Cuban Rafters Reach Mexican Shores Despite Stormy Weather
Published on 6/30/2024
![U.S. Coast Guard Returns Seven Cuban Rafters Intercepted Near Florida Keys]()
U.S. Coast Guard Returns Seven Cuban Rafters Intercepted Near Florida Keys
Published on 6/25/2024
![U.S. Coast Guard Repatriates 19 Cuban Rafters After Multiple Interceptions]()
U.S. Coast Guard Repatriates 19 Cuban Rafters After Multiple Interceptions
Published on 6/18/2024
![Cubans Now Need Transit Visa for Cayman Islands Travel]()
Cubans Now Need Transit Visa for Cayman Islands Travel
Published on 6/14/2024
![51 Cuban Rafters Rescued Near Mexican Coast]()
51 Cuban Rafters Rescued Near Mexican Coast
Published on 5/31/2024
![Seven Cuban Rafters Missing After Continuing Journey from Cayman Islands on May 8]()
Seven Cuban Rafters Missing After Continuing Journey from Cayman Islands on May 8
Published on 5/23/2024
![U.S. Coast Guard Repatriates 31 Cuban Rafters]()
U.S. Coast Guard Repatriates 31 Cuban Rafters
Published on 5/22/2024
![Seven Cuban Rafters Detained After Landing in Key Largo, Florida]()
Seven Cuban Rafters Detained After Landing in Key Largo, Florida
Published on 5/19/2024
