64 Haitian Migrants Rescued After Being Abandoned on Puerto Rican Island

The migrants were left by smugglers on Mona Island amidst escalating violence and deportations in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

U.S. federal agents detained 64 Haitian migrants, including 30 men, 28 women, and six minors, on Mona Island, west of Puerto Rico.
This is the third incident in recent weeks where Haitian migrants were abandoned on the island by smugglers.
The increase in Haitian migrants is linked to worsening gang violence in Haiti and a surge in deportations from the Dominican Republic.
The Dominican Republic plans to deport up to 10,000 Haitians weekly, further exacerbating the migration crisis.
U.S. authorities urge migrants to avoid dangerous sea routes and warn of legal consequences for unlawful entry.