SAN
JUAN, Puerto Rico.- Following the recent tragedy
in which a “yola” sank off the beach of Matancitas, in Nagua in the north east
Dominican Republic in early December, the US Customs and Border Protection
(CBP) has issued a warning aimed at dissuading people from crossing to Mona
Passage to Puerto Rico illegally.
As part of
the “Don’t be Fooled” campaign under way since February 2011 across the US,
Mexico and Central America, CBP points out that many of these migratory trips
involve human trafficking. This practice is considered a modern version
of slavery, with sexual exploitation and forced labor as the main objective of the criminal organizations that engage in it.
The
main objective of the campaign is to make potential immigrants aware of the
risks of human trafficking, helping prevent them from becoming victims.
Under US migration law, it is a crime to enter or to try to enter the country
without applying for admission at a designated port of entry.
To inform on any such activity, calls can be
made free of charge to this confidential number: 1-888-337-8888.
Written by: BASTA, 29 Dec 2011 8:15 AM
From: Dominican Republic, =Ghetto/Legalize Drugs/Free abortions for all
888?
Written by: RoyStone, 29 Dec 2011 8:26 AM
From: Australia
Illegal immigrants should go to Australia instead. Okay, further to travel, but on arrival you get free food, air-conditioned accommodation, religious facilities, medical treatment, counseling and top immigration-lawyers, as well as return airfare to religious ceremonies and funerals. If you get homesick, the government will pay your fare, plus a huge ex-gratis inducement.
From: Dominican Republic, La Romana
What sane person with the brain of an ameoba would get into a yola with a monkey at the helm, can't swim and no life jacket crossing the Mona Passage?????????
The answer: Litterally thousands of Dominican citizens, absolutely incredible!
Written by: Mart1n, 29 Dec 2011 1:53 PM
From: Dominican Republic, North coast
They pay about a $1000 for a trip but no one has a $100 GPS
From: United States, I dont even live inside a house , I haunt one!
What sane person with the brain of an ameoba would get into a yola with a monkey at the helm, can't swim and no life jacket crossing the Mona Passage?????????
The answer: Litterally thousands of Dominican citizens, absolutely incredible!
forget that what sane person would want to live in puerto rico !
From: United States
"It is a crime to enter or to try to enter the country without applying for admission at a designated port of entry."
Oh really???????? Well Golly!!! Captain Carter.................... "Surprise surprise surprise!!!"
That is not exactly what Hillary Clinton says about Haitians in the DR........
Written by: lovingit, 29 Dec 2011 11:04 PM
From: United States, Delaware
@Roy
You make it sound like Australia is an immigrant haven... from experiences friends and acquaintances shared with me, Australians do not accept immigrants into their society very well unless they are from the UK... I have heard this from Polish, Russians, Americans (of any race), Chileans (of any race), South Africans (of any race) and various Asian groups just to name a few.
From: United States
How about immigrants from the United States?
Written by: RoyStone, 30 Dec 2011 3:23 AM
From: Australia
lovingit,
Either you bring out the worst in your friends or they are "special". Where did you meet all these disgruntled, rejected immigrants to Australia? My city of Melbourne has the biggest Greek population outside of Athens. Athens is not in the UK. In my immediate neighborhood there are Chinese, Korean, Lebanese, Greek, Indian, Egyptian, South African, Colombian and Iranian, most for over 5 years and are keen to stay.
Regardless I was taking about the treatment of illegal immigrants ("boat-people") by the government.
From: Dominican Republic
Melbourne is the place with more culture and acceptance in Australia but it still AUSTRALIA Mr RoyStone, " ANOTHER PLANET " so am not sure why you eaven try to make it sounds friendly am not a difamator like you, reading some of your post in this site make me open an account so I can reply your DR difamation comments, with like how beautiful is to be in a refugee camp of australia, or how if you'r not white they will check your bags at the shops...
You should be loving the freedom you have in the DR.
From: United States
Hellborn: Puerto Rico is not so bad. Alot of Dominicans live here
From: United States
reporting spam, please delete
Written by: lovingit, 31 Dec 2011 2:49 PM
From: United States, Delaware
RoyStone
"Athens is not the U.K"
No sh^t LOL ... I know my geopraphy, and I wouldn't use examples of places I don't know.
As for the people that had the experiences, they are good people, they simply pointed out that they did not feel as welcomed or accepted in Australia as they do in the U.S by a large margin.
Written by: RoyStone, 31 Dec 2011 3:36 PM
From: Australia
lovingit,
Okay, I'm sorry their experience was not good. You want examples of places know? Where would that be? I too have had good experiences in America. The Brits are not so welcoming of strangers I have found.
From: United States
HEY LEONEL, want to go for a boat ride?
Written by: J3rrYcid, 12 Mar 2012 12:48 AM
From: United States
Smuggling has been around for the longest time, and it is good to see that the authorities are trying to educate people about it. People are smart, they can escape the fate of becoming enslaved and exploited, which is something car accessories or auto parts being smuggled can do.
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The answer: Litterally thousands of Dominican citizens, absolutely incredible!
The answer: Litterally thousands of Dominican citizens, absolutely incredible!
forget that what sane person would want to live in puerto rico !
"It is a crime to enter or to try to enter the country without applying for admission at a designated port of entry."
Oh really???????? Well Golly!!! Captain Carter.................... "Surprise surprise surprise!!!"
That is not exactly what Hillary Clinton says about Haitians in the DR........
You make it sound like Australia is an immigrant haven... from experiences friends and acquaintances shared with me, Australians do not accept immigrants into their society very well unless they are from the UK... I have heard this from Polish, Russians, Americans (of any race), Chileans (of any race), South Africans (of any race) and various Asian groups just to name a few.
Either you bring out the worst in your friends or they are "special". Where did you meet all these disgruntled, rejected immigrants to Australia? My city of Melbourne has the biggest Greek population outside of Athens. Athens is not in the UK. In my immediate neighborhood there are Chinese, Korean, Lebanese, Greek, Indian, Egyptian, South African, Colombian and Iranian, most for over 5 years and are keen to stay.
Regardless I was taking about the treatment of illegal immigrants ("boat-people") by the government.
You should be loving the freedom you have in the DR.
"Athens is not the U.K"
No sh^t LOL ... I know my geopraphy, and I wouldn't use examples of places I don't know.
As for the people that had the experiences, they are good people, they simply pointed out that they did not feel as welcomed or accepted in Australia as they do in the U.S by a large margin.
Okay, I'm sorry their experience was not good. You want examples of places know? Where would that be? I too have had good experiences in America. The Brits are not so welcoming of strangers I have found.