Duval Times

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio delivered a stern message urging President Biden not to encourage illegal mass migration from Haiti. Rubio emphasized the importance of protecting American citizens and addressing the potential risks associated with unchecked migration from Haiti.

Rubio highlighted the stance of Dominican President Luis Abinader on protecting Dominican sovereignty through deportations, contrasting it with the Biden Administration's alleged pressure on the Dominican Republic to accept a large number of Haitian migrants. Rubio suggested that this pressure stemmed from influences of radical left-wing groups.

Concerns were raised about Haitians using the Dominican Republic as a gateway to Puerto Rico, with Rubio pointing out the existing smuggling networks facilitating this journey. He warned that allowing illegal migrants to reach U.S. territories like Puerto Rico could lead to further migration to the mainland United States.

While expressing support for an international peacekeeping mission in Haiti and advocating for trade benefits for Haitian manufacturers, Rubio reiterated his opposition to illegal mass migration. He stressed the need for elected officials to prioritize the safety and well-being of their own citizens.

Rubio specifically called for the prioritization of U.S. citizens in Haiti and their adopted Haitian children, emphasizing the risks posed by potential criminal elements among Haitian migrants. The senator underscored the dangers of allowing mass migration from Haiti, citing security concerns related to gangs and criminal activities in the country.