By LifeScope News | Immigration, Crime & Caribbean Affairs The Caribbean is facing a worsening humanitarian and security crisis as officials report that at least 221 people have died in maritime migration incidents despite intensified efforts by regional governments and coast guards to intercept dangerous vessels. Authorities also say that, while migrant deaths have risen dramatically, the region's lucrative cocaine trafficking networks continue to operate with little sign of slowing. According to officials cited in recent regional reports, authorities have recorded 67 major boat strikes or maritime interception incidents linked to migration and smuggling routes. The figures illustrate the growing dangers facing migrants attempting perilous sea crossings while also highlighting the continuing strength of organized criminal networks that use many of the same waterways. ( apnews.com ) A Deadly Route Across the Caribbean For thousands of migrants each year, the Caribbean S...