Mexican Navy Rescues 16 Cuban Migrants Adrift Off Yucatán Coast

Mexico's Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR) has rescued 16 individuals of Cuban origin, including 12 adults and four children, who were found adrift in a boat off the coast of Yucatán. The operation was launched after a report to the Port Authority of Yucalpetén regarding a sighting of a white boat.

Following their rescue, the individuals were attended to by naval personnel and reported to be in stable health. They were subsequently transported to facilities of the Ninth Naval Zone and handed over to the authorities of the National Institute of Migration (INM) for further proceedings.

This incident is part of a recent trend of Cuban migrants arriving in Yucatán. In mid-October of the previous year, 25 Cubans arrived on two rafts in Celestún. These migrants were assisted by local residents, preventing their immediate detention by INM agents.

The arrival of Cuban migrants in Yucatán has become increasingly common, with individuals often appearing tired and dehydrated upon reaching the shore. This rescue highlights the ongoing challenges faced by migrants attempting to reach Mexico by sea.