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Coast Guard Sees Increase In Number of Cuban Migrants

It was only three weeks ago when President Obama announced his efforts to try and normalize relations between the United States and Cuba. But since his announcement, there has been a surge in the number of Cuban immigrants attempting to reach the US.

The Coast Guard is ramping up its efforts to try and intercept those making the journey.

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