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Over 100 Haitian Migrants Intercepted Off Florida Coast

U.S. Border Patrol detains migrants fleeing gang violence and political instability in Haiti.

  • 118 Haitian migrants, including women and children, were intercepted near Key West.
  • Migrants were processed and given medical evaluations; no life-threatening injuries reported.
  • Haiti's ongoing gang violence and political turmoil have driven many to seek refuge in the U.S.
  • Florida has increased law enforcement presence to manage the migration crisis.
  • Authorities emphasize dangerous conditions of maritime routes and enforce immediate repatriation policies.
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