According to the Coast Guard, the repatriation followed the interdiction of five overloaded vessels in Mona Passage waters off the west coast of Puerto Rico.

Source: https://stluciatimes.com/158577/2023/10/u-s-coast-guard-repatriates-75-illegal-caribbean-migrants/

From October 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023, the Coast Guard interdicted 31 migrant vessels in the Mona Passage and waters near Puerto Rico.

Source: https://stluciatimes.com/154316/2023/05/189-illegal-migrants-at-sea-returned-to-the-dominican-republic/

“If you are thinking of taking part in an illegal voyage across the Mona Passage, do not take to the sea.

Source: https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/news/caribbean-news/us-coast-guard-rescues-55-caribbean-migrants-stranded-on-monito-island/