Francisco Javier García warns about the resurgence of illegal boat trips
The presidential hopeful for the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD), Francisco Javier García, has expressed his deep concern regarding the recent increase in clandestine boat trips to Puerto Rico. For the political leader, this phenomenon represents an alarm signal that requires the immediate attention of both the authorities and society as a whole.
García’s concern arises after the report of a vessel intercepted with 59 people on board was made public. This incident adds to official statistics indicating that, so far this year, at least 217 Dominican citizens have been detained and repatriated after attempting to cross the Mona Passage irregularly.
The return of ‘yola’ trips is very regrettable. For a long time, this phenomenon seemed to be a thing of the past, but today it reappears as a dramatic sign of hopelessness.
Francisco Javier García, PLD presidential hopeful
Through his social media, the leader of the purple party stressed that the return of these sea voyages is a reflection of a complex social situation. García emphasized that, beyond the figures, it is necessary to analyze the circumstances and factors that are motivating Dominicans to risk their lives at sea, seeking alternatives that allow for reversing this worrying trend.
Key points about the current migration situation
- The surge in illegal travel has raised alarms in various social sectors.
- Data reflects that 217 Dominicans have been intercepted on the high seas in recent months.
- Francisco Javier García advocates for a deep evaluation of the causes driving this phenomenon.
