Desperate Plea: Cuban Detainees Spell "SOS" in Krome Center Protest

Cuban detainees at the Krome Detention Center in Miami-Dade County, Florida, launched a protest on Thursday morning, spelling out "SOS" and "Libre" (Spanish for "Freedom") with their bodies and yellow cloth. The protest underscores the plight of dozens of detainees who have been held for months, some since last year. The situation arises from Cuba's refusal to accept their return and the US government's decision not to release them. "A number of detainees remain trapped in a state of uncertainty," reports the Miami Herald. The protest also draws attention to reports of overcrowding and inhumane conditions at the facility. A spokesperson for ICE stated that the agency is "committed to promoting safe, secure, humane environments for those in our custody." However, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, after a recent visit, described the center as "wall-to-wall people." The protest serves as a powerful visual representation of the detainees' desperation and the need for a resolution to their situation.