32 Questions
What is the current trend for many Cuban immigrants coming to the U.S.?
Flying to South and Central American countries before journeying across the U.S.-Mexico border
Where are many of the new arrivals from Cuba flying to before traveling to Texas or Arizona?
Nicaragua
What is putting new pressure on the Biden administration, according to Cuba historian Michael Bustamante?
Tougher economic sanctions from the U.S.
How many Cubans were taken into U.S. custody along the Mexico border in March 2022?
30,000
What happened during the 1980 Mariel boatlift?
Cubans arrived in the U.S. by boat
What is the likelihood of Cubans who cross the U.S.-Mexico border without legal documents being deported?
Very Low
What was the reason for the drastic decrease in the number of Cubans deported in 2022 compared to 2020?
Large backlog of visa applications
How did Maria Victoria Gonzalez and her family reach Miami, Florida?
By flying to Nicaragua and crossing the border into Arizona
What event prompted U.S. officials to agree to allow more family reunification visas for Cubans?
The raft incident in 1994
What is a major reason for the mass emigration of Cubans mentioned in the text?
Economic hardships and political situation in Cuba
What did Cuba's government do with its currency in 2021?
Devalued it
How did authorities respond to the protests in Cuba mentioned in the text?
By imposing lengthy prison sentences on protesters
What led to the opening of Cuban ports to allow mass emigration during the Mariel boatlift?
Cuban government's decision to ease emigration restrictions
What has Santiago Alpizar been advocating for regarding the immigration process?
Reforming the immigration process for Cubans
'Almost everyone from the younger generations is leaving', this quote from Maria Victoria Gonzalez indicates:
'Younger generations are fleeing due to economic difficulties and seeking better opportunities elsewhere'
Where do some Cubans choose to cross into the United States via Mexico, according to the text?
Del Rio, Texas and Yuma, Arizona
What is the new trend for Cuban immigrants coming to the U.S.?
Flying from Cuba to South and Central American countries before traveling to the U.S.
What is the reason for the migration boom, according to Cuba historian Michael Bustamante?
Tougher economic sanctions from the U.S. in addition to Cuba's own economic failures
Where do many new arrivals from Cuba fly to before journeying to Texas or Arizona?
South and Central American countries
What is a major reason for the mass emigration of Cubans mentioned in the text?
Tough economic conditions in Cuba
What is the likelihood of Cubans who cross the U.S.-Mexico border without legal documents being deported?
Low likelihood of deportation
What was the drastic increase in the number of Cubans apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in 2022 compared to the previous year?
Fourfold increase
What was the main reason for the opening of Cuban ports during the Mariel boatlift?
To allow Cubans to board U.S.-bound ships
What led to the drastic decrease in the number of Cubans deported in 2022 compared to 2020?
Changes in U.S. immigration policies
What prompted U.S. officials to agree to allow more family reunification visas for Cubans?
Sailing of 30,000 Cubans across the Florida Straits
What is a major reason for the mass emigration of Cubans mentioned in the text?
Economic hardships and political reasons
How did Maria Victoria Gonzalez and her family reach Miami, Florida?
By flying to Nicaragua and crossing the border into Arizona
'Almost everyone from the younger generations is leaving,' this quote from Maria Victoria Gonzalez indicates:
A trend of mass emigration among younger Cubans
What has Santiago Alpizar been advocating for regarding the immigration process?
Reforming the asylum process for Cuban immigrants
What did Cuba's government do with its currency in 2021?
Devalued it by unifying two currencies into a single currency
Where do some Cubans choose to cross into the United States via Mexico, according to the text?
Del Rio, Texas, and Yuma, Arizona
What is putting new pressure on the Biden administration, according to Cuba historian Michael Bustamante?
The mass exit of younger generations from Cuba
This quiz will test your knowledge of recent trends in Cuban immigration to the United States, including the shift from boat arrivals to flying to South and Central American countries before journeying across the U.S.-Mexico border.
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