Overview

• At least 40 migrants died after their boat caught fire en route to the Turks and Caicos Islands.
• The fire was caused by candles igniting gasoline drums during a ritual for safe passage.
• Haitian Coast Guard rescued 41 survivors, with 11 hospitalized for injuries, including burns.
• The incident underscores the extreme risks faced by Haitians fleeing gang violence and economic instability.
• Over 86,000 migrants have been forcibly returned to Haiti this year amid escalating violence.