It's hard not to conclude that Bermuda was either threatened (perhaps as regards our ‘tax haven’ status) or ‘encouraged’ (which would mean bribed) to take these people.
Es difícil no concluir que Bermuda fue amenazada (tal vez respecto a nuestra condición de ‘paraíso fiscal’) o ‘animada’ (lo que significaría sobornada) para quedarse con esta gente.