Coast Guard repatriates 101 migrants to Dominican Republic following 3 interdictions near Puerto Rico
Photo of 11 migrant stowaways aboard the U.S.-flagged barge Amelia just off Ponce, Puerto Rico, April 7, 2024, shortly before being interdicted by Puerto Rico Joint Forces of Rapid Action and the Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos. Cutter Joseph Tezanos repatriated 101 migrants, including the interdicted stowaways, to the Dominican Republic Navy just off Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, April 8, 2024, following three unlawful irregular maritime migration interdictions near Puerto Rico during the weekend. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)