Authorities removed individuals from detention centers and boarded them on a flight to Liberia. The passengers, including Cubans, Venezuelans, and other Latin Americans, were handcuffed during the flight. Upon arrival, some men refused to exit the plane, reportedly having no connection to the African continent or Liberia.

These individuals were initially told they would be returned to the US if they did not disembark, but were instead taken to Equatorial Guinea. There, they were confined to a hotel, unaware of their future circumstances. Further details on this incident are available from news sources such as the Miami Herald and Reuters.