Coast Guard repatriates 59 migrants to Dominican Republic, following 2 separate vessel interdictions in the Mona Passage
Coast Guard Cutter Confidence interdicts a migrant voyage in the Mona Passage Aug. 28, 2023. Following the interdiction, the Coast Guard crew embarked 42 migrants who claimed to be Dominican Republic nationals. The Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez repatriated the 42 migrants, alongside 17 others from a separate interdiction to a Dominican Republic Navy vessel Aug. 31, 2023. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)