Cubans in Miami consider boating to island to support protests By: Newsy Staff and the Associated Press Posted at 12:20 PM, Jul 13, 2021 and last updated 2021-07-13 15:29:00-04 The United States Coast Guard in Miami is monitoring any activity aimed at increasing âunsafe and illegalâ crossings between Florida and Cuba in response to rare street protests on the island. Rear Adm. Eric C. Jones issued a warning statement Monday night as groups of Cuban immigrants said they planned to travel in boats filled with supplies to Cuba to show support for the Cuban protesters. South Florida has the country's largest population of Cuban Americans.