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At least 50 migrants, nearly all Venezuelans, arrived on two flights on Wednesday to the private island of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts after being flown in by order of the governor. FloridaRepublican Party Ron DeSantis, US media and Sunshine State officials confirmed. The move, which follows similar moves by other Republican governors, seeks to draw attention to the president’s administration’s border policies. AmericaJoe Biden is described as a failure by his detractors.

The migrants, including some Colombians, unexpectedly landed at the airport Martha’s VineyardThe island was forced to mobilize those responsible for emergency management Sanitation, accommodation and food provisionThe Vineyard Gazette announced.

Read more | Dramatic increase in migrant deaths crossing the US-Mexico border.

Martha’s Vineyard It’s an exclusive vacation spot that once hosted the Kennedys, Clintons and Obamas, according to the local MV Times.

Although the governor Florida regulated transport, Emigrant flights arrived from Texas And not from his state, according to the newspaper.

10,000 migrants

They have been sent by Texas to Washington, New York and Chicago since April

“Yes, Florida It can be confirmed that the two flights that arrived were illegal immigrants Martha’s Vineyard Today they were part of the state’s relocation program, which transports illegal immigrants to places of sanctuary. ’s communications director said Wednesday Desantis, Taryn Fenske, for Fox News Channel.

“States like Massachusetts, New York, and California, by naming them ‘sanctuary states,’ encourage illegal immigration and support the Biden administration’s open border policies to better care for these people who are invited to enter our country. Fenske added.

According to the Andhra agency, many migrants cross the border illegally from Mexico They are temporarily protected from deportation by filing asylum claimsProtected by US law and international treaties.

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action Florida Surprised MassachusettsIt is governed by the Republican Party Charlie Baker.

According to NBCBostonOfficials of the island Martha’s Vineyard Since it was a humanitarian situation, they prepared emergency shelters to take care of the people.

Univision reported that immigrants do not speak English. A Spanish interpreter at a school learned that the group was from Venezuela He had boarded the plane with nothing but a brochure from the island’s service center.

“We are immigrants, we came here because of the situation in our country, because of the economy, work, many things. I walked here. We went through ten different countries until we got to Texas. There, a refugee association took us on a plane and told us there would be work and housing here.”A Venezuelan refugee who identified himself as Elias told the Vineyard Gazette.

“Our island came into action by pulling together 50 beds, providing everyone with good food and a playground for the kids,” tweeted Rep. Dylan Fernandez of Massachusetts. “We are a community that has come together to support immigrants,” he added.

“A lot of people don’t know where they are. They say they were told they would be offered housing and jobs.The congressman continued.

Newspaper The New York Times The migrants are said to have pledged to begin their journey in San Antonio, Texas.

“I haven’t slept well in three months,” one of the migrants told the newspaper, adding that he was surprised by the community’s generosity. Martha’s Vineyard.

Ade FeroDirector Venezuelan American CaucusHe told the Miami Herald he was shocked by the news. “The attitude of the governor does not surprise us, but the cruelty, inhumanity and lack of empathy of the Venezuelan brothers, the immigrants who come to this country, fleeing in fear of a cruel and criminal dictatorship. .”, said.

“Governor DeSantis Talks about communism, talks about socialism, talks about authoritarianism, and treats us like garbage. We will not forget that,” he added.

Republican Strategy Against “Sanctuary Cities”

Republicans impeach the president Joe Biden The border with Mexico turned into a drain And they have taken symbolic measures to express their irritation with the arrival of immigrants in their cities.

12 million

According to an adviser to the Florida governor, the dollars are budgeted for transporting “illegal immigrants” to other states.

Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis Now Republicans are joining a movement started by governors Texas and Arizona, often sent migrants to democratic cities in the north and east of the country. Analysts also interpret the move as a political gesture towards voters ahead of the November elections, where the Congress America And governors are elected.

DeSantis He is in full campaign for his re-election in November and is seen as a potential challenger to former President Donald Trump in the race for the Republican nomination for the White House in 2024, AFP reported.

This Thursday, two buses with a hundred immigrants, hired by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, arrived at the official residence of the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris.

Transport these immigrants Martha’s Vineyard And Washington is “necessary,” said Andy Biggs, a Republican representative of Arizona in the lower house of the US Congress, AFP reported. “Democratic leaders need to come down from their ivory towers and face reality,” he said.