At least 142 Cuban rafters have died this year trying to reach Miami

Reports indicate that in 2024, a total of 291 migrants have been recorded dead or missing in Caribbean waters, emphasizing the dangers of this perilous migration route.

Edwin Viales, from the IOM, highlighted that Cubans often construct their own boats from neighborhood materials, increasing their vulnerability during the risky crossing to the U.S.

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