Bahamas moves to crush migrant-smuggling routes into Florida under U.S. pressure
The Bahamas plans heavy fines and long jail terms for human smuggling after U.S. officials pushed regional partners to curb maritime migration routes into Florida. The legislation, expected to pass before year-end, will strengthen joint U.S.–Bahamian patrols and could cut asylum flows but may disrupt commercial shipping and cruise itineraries.
Dec 5, 2025
