During the last months and weeks, the irregular emigration of Cuban citizens through the Central American corridor to the United States has experienced an ostensible growth, which in turn increases the probability of the occurrence of regrettable events, such as the recent road accident in Mexican territory, in which several of our nationals, including a minor, lost their lives.
Cuba has repeatedly warned about the risks associated with the illegal smuggling of migrants and trafficking in persons, phenomena closely linked to irregular migration, which place migrants in a situation of vulnerability and make them victims of organized crime, traffickers, extortion and abuses and illicit acts associated with this scourge. This happens even with Cuban travelers, the vast majority of whom leave the country through regular channels.
Cuba has also warned about the responsibility of the U.S. government for the irregular and disorderly emigration of Cubans who arrive or intend to arrive at its borders.
It is known that the economic blockade, reinforced in recent years, causes extraordinary limitations to the Cuban economy and to the standard of living of the population, which stimulates the migratory potential.
It is also known that the official policy of the U.S. government continues to privilege Cuban migrants who irregularly reach its borders or enter it illegally, and then benefits them with the Cuban Adjustment Act, which grants Cuban citizens a differentiated and unique treatment throughout the world, by providing an expeditious way to obtain residency, regardless of the ways and means they use, even if they arrive illegally in its territory.
Illegal migration affects both Cuba and the USA
This behavior affects not only Cuba, the Cuban emigrant and the United States itself, but also has consequences for several transit countries in the region, in addition to the problems faced by those countries with irregular migration.
This is an issue that has been officially raised and repeatedly discussed with the government of the United States.
Our government is interested in and concerned about the welfare and safety of its migrants, for which it provides due consular assistance and guarantees for a voluntary and safe return.
The Cuban government will continue to work and cooperate with governments in the region to prevent irregular, unsafe and disorderly migration, to prevent risky departures that endanger human life, and to combat acts of violence associated with this phenomenon and related crimes such as human trafficking and illegal smuggling of migrants.
The government of Cuba urges the government of the United States, once again, to adopt the necessary measures to prevent the tragic consequences of irregular migration and reaffirms its commitment to regular, safe and orderly migration.
(Taken from Cubadebate)
