Cuban Immigration to the United States
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What is the current trend for many Cuban immigrants coming to the U.S.?

  • Taking a boat from Cuba to South and Central American countries
  • Flying to South and Central American countries before journeying across the U.S.-Mexico border (correct)
  • Surrendering to U.S. border agents upon arrival in Cuba
  • Flying directly from Cuba to the U.S.

    • Where are many of the new arrivals from Cuba flying to before traveling to Texas or Arizona?

  • Colombia
  • Nicaragua (correct)
  • Honduras
  • Panama

    • What is putting new pressure on the Biden administration, according to Cuba historian Michael Bustamante?

  • Tougher economic sanctions from the U.S. (correct)
  • The decrease in Cuban migration to the U.S.
  • Cuba's own economic failures
  • The increase in tourism from Cuba to the U.S.

    • How many Cubans were taken into U.S. custody along the Mexico border in March 2022?

    <p>30,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened during the 1980 Mariel boatlift?

    <p>Cubans arrived in the U.S. by boat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likelihood of Cubans who cross the U.S.-Mexico border without legal documents being deported?

    <p>Very Low</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason for the drastic decrease in the number of Cubans deported in 2022 compared to 2020?

    <p>Large backlog of visa applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Maria Victoria Gonzalez and her family reach Miami, Florida?

    <p>By flying to Nicaragua and crossing the border into Arizona</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event prompted U.S. officials to agree to allow more family reunification visas for Cubans?

    <p>The raft incident in 1994</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major reason for the mass emigration of Cubans mentioned in the text?

    <p>Economic hardships and political situation in Cuba</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Cuba's government do with its currency in 2021?

    <p>Devalued it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did authorities respond to the protests in Cuba mentioned in the text?

    <p>By imposing lengthy prison sentences on protesters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the opening of Cuban ports to allow mass emigration during the Mariel boatlift?

    <p>Cuban government's decision to ease emigration restrictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has Santiago Alpizar been advocating for regarding the immigration process?

    <p>Reforming the immigration process for Cubans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Almost everyone from the younger generations is leaving', this quote from Maria Victoria Gonzalez indicates:

    <p>'Younger generations are fleeing due to economic difficulties and seeking better opportunities elsewhere'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do some Cubans choose to cross into the United States via Mexico, according to the text?

    <p>Del Rio, Texas and Yuma, Arizona</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the new trend for Cuban immigrants coming to the U.S.?

    <p>Flying from Cuba to South and Central American countries before traveling to the U.S.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for the migration boom, according to Cuba historian Michael Bustamante?

    <p>Tougher economic sanctions from the U.S. in addition to Cuba's own economic failures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do many new arrivals from Cuba fly to before journeying to Texas or Arizona?

    <p>South and Central American countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major reason for the mass emigration of Cubans mentioned in the text?

    <p>Tough economic conditions in Cuba</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likelihood of Cubans who cross the U.S.-Mexico border without legal documents being deported?

    <p>Low likelihood of deportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Fourfold increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the opening of Cuban ports during the Mariel boatlift?

    <p>To allow Cubans to board U.S.-bound ships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the drastic decrease in the number of Cubans deported in 2022 compared to 2020?

    <p>Changes in U.S. immigration policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted U.S. officials to agree to allow more family reunification visas for Cubans?

    <p>Sailing of 30,000 Cubans across the Florida Straits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major reason for the mass emigration of Cubans mentioned in the text?

    <p>Economic hardships and political reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Maria Victoria Gonzalez and her family reach Miami, Florida?

    <p>By flying to Nicaragua and crossing the border into Arizona</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Almost everyone from the younger generations is leaving,' this quote from Maria Victoria Gonzalez indicates:

    <p>A trend of mass emigration among younger Cubans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has Santiago Alpizar been advocating for regarding the immigration process?

    <p>Reforming the asylum process for Cuban immigrants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Cuba's government do with its currency in 2021?

    <p>Devalued it by unifying two currencies into a single currency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do some Cubans choose to cross into the United States via Mexico, according to the text?

    <p><em>Del Rio, Texas, and Yuma, Arizona</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is putting new pressure on the Biden administration, according to Cuba historian Michael Bustamante?

    <p>The mass exit of younger generations from Cuba</p> Signup and view all the answers

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