189 Haitians captured this Saturday in a sailboat at Mole Saint Nicolas by the US Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard says it intercepted 189 Haitian migrants attempting to enter the United States. They were captured about 30 kilometers from Mole St. Nicolas in the Northwest Department on a sailboat.
The news was first reported by the Miami Herald.
The Haitian migrants risked their lives in very dangerous weather conditions. The sailboat used does not have the capacity to carry so many people, the American authorities regretted. “The Coast Guard’s William Flores and Tahoma rescued 189 Haitians from an overloaded cargo ship in severe weather conditions about 20 miles off Cape Du Mole [St. Nicholas, Haiti]. We will keep you posted as soon as we have more information,” the U.S. maritime service said in a message on its Twitter account on Saturday.

Less than a week ago, 150 Haitian nationals were arrested in South Florida. They had landed in a wealthy neighborhood in Key West in the state of Florida.  In early March, on March 6, 2022, 356 Haitian migrants were apprehended on a boat that ran aground off Ocean Reff. This makes a total of 695 Haitians attempting to enter the United States by boat who were arrested and returned to Haiti in March alone.
The socio-economic situation in Haiti is deteriorating. Added to this, there is also the insecurity that is in full swing. As a result, more and more Haitians are trying to flee the country.

Emmanuel Paul

Emmanuel Paul is an experienced journalist and accomplished storyteller with a longstanding commitment to truth, community, and impact. He is the founder of Caribbean Television Network (CTN), a mission-driven media platform dedicated to delivering high-quality, in-depth journalism focused on Haitian and Caribbean immigrant communities in the United States and around the world. Before relocating to the United States, Emmanuel built a distinguished career in Haiti, where he worked for several prominent media outlets and became known for his insightful reporting and unwavering dedication to public service journalism. Emmanuel holds a diverse academic background with studies in Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, and Accounting, equipping him with a multidimensional perspective that informs his journalistic approach and deepens his understanding of the social and economic forces affecting diaspora communities. Beyond his work in media, Emmanuel is the founder of FighterMindset, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting cancer survivors. As a survivor himself, Emmanuel channels his personal journey into advocacy and empowerment, offering resources and hope to others facing similar battles. His career is a testament to resilience, purpose, and the transformative power of storytelling.

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