Politics & Government

Coast Guard Advising Against Unpermitted Voyages From Florida To Cuba Amid Unrest

However, he added that "anyone considering a migrant voyage to not take to the sea."

(Renee Schiavone/Patch)

July 14, 2021

The U.S. Coast Guard is advising against unpermitted voyages from Florida to Cuba amid the unrest on the island nation.

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In a statement, Rear Admiral Eric Jones said the agency supports “the Cuban people exercising their fundamental right of freedom of expression and assembly.”

However, he added that “anyone considering a migrant voyage to not take to the sea.”

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