The irregular migrants, three men and a woman, were deeply involved in an illegal boatlift from the western province of Artemisa.

Counting this recent operation, the US Coast Guards have been able to return as many as 5,105 boatlifters so far in 2023.

Cuban authorities remain steady in their commitment to safe and orderly migration, while reiterating the danger and life-threatening conditions posed by illegal departures from the country by sea, the source pointed out in a press release.

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