Haitian Migrants Intercepted off Key West, Florida

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Border Patrol intercepted over 100 Haitian migrants off Key West, Florida, amid a humanitarian crisis in Haiti with violent gangs and political unrest. Migrants were given medical exams and processed by Border Patrol.

Key Points

  • Violent gangs and political unrest in Haiti forced migrants to flee
  • Haiti is in transition with multiple interim prime ministers
  • Security concerns in South Florida due to mass migration events

Pros

  • Migrants were intercepted and given medical examinations
  • Awareness raised about the humanitarian crisis in Haiti

Cons

  • Migrants faced dangerous living conditions and violence in Haiti
  • Questions remain about Haiti's ability to govern itself