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Cuban Rafters

"Cuban Rafters" covers the perilous journeys of Cubans seeking new lives across seas. Key topics include rescues, repatriations, visa changes, and personal tributes.

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