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What is the current trend for many Cuban immigrants coming to the U.S.?
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?
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?
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?
How many Cubans were taken into U.S. custody along the Mexico border in March 2022?
What happened during the 1980 Mariel boatlift?
What happened during the 1980 Mariel boatlift?
What is the likelihood of Cubans who cross the U.S.-Mexico border without legal documents being deported?
What is the likelihood of Cubans who cross the U.S.-Mexico border without legal documents being deported?
What was the reason for the drastic decrease in the number of Cubans deported in 2022 compared to 2020?
What was the reason for the drastic decrease in the number of Cubans deported in 2022 compared to 2020?
How did Maria Victoria Gonzalez and her family reach Miami, Florida?
How did Maria Victoria Gonzalez and her family reach Miami, Florida?
What event prompted U.S. officials to agree to allow more family reunification visas for Cubans?
What event prompted U.S. officials to agree to allow more family reunification visas for Cubans?
What is a major reason for the mass emigration of Cubans mentioned in the text?
What is a major reason for the mass emigration of Cubans mentioned in the text?
What did Cuba's government do with its currency in 2021?
What did Cuba's government do with its currency in 2021?
How did authorities respond to the protests in Cuba mentioned in the text?
How did authorities respond to the protests in Cuba mentioned in the text?
What led to the opening of Cuban ports to allow mass emigration during the Mariel boatlift?
What led to the opening of Cuban ports to allow mass emigration during the Mariel boatlift?
What has Santiago Alpizar been advocating for regarding the immigration process?
What has Santiago Alpizar been advocating for regarding the immigration process?
'Almost everyone from the younger generations is leaving', this quote from Maria Victoria Gonzalez indicates:
'Almost everyone from the younger generations is leaving', this quote from Maria Victoria Gonzalez indicates:
Where do some Cubans choose to cross into the United States via Mexico, according to the text?
Where do some Cubans choose to cross into the United States via Mexico, according to the text?
What is the new trend for Cuban immigrants coming to the U.S.?
What is the new trend for Cuban immigrants coming to the U.S.?
What is the reason for the migration boom, according to Cuba historian Michael Bustamante?
What is the reason for the migration boom, according to Cuba historian Michael Bustamante?
Where do many new arrivals from Cuba fly to before journeying to Texas or Arizona?
Where do many new arrivals from Cuba fly to before journeying to Texas or Arizona?
What is a major reason for the mass emigration of Cubans mentioned in the text?
What is a major reason for the mass emigration of Cubans mentioned in the text?
What is the likelihood of Cubans who cross the U.S.-Mexico border without legal documents being deported?
What is the likelihood of Cubans who cross the U.S.-Mexico border without legal documents being deported?
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?
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?
What was the main reason for the opening of Cuban ports during the Mariel boatlift?
What was the main reason for the opening of Cuban ports during the Mariel boatlift?
What led to the drastic decrease in the number of Cubans deported in 2022 compared to 2020?
What led to the drastic decrease in the number of Cubans deported in 2022 compared to 2020?
What prompted U.S. officials to agree to allow more family reunification visas for Cubans?
What prompted U.S. officials to agree to allow more family reunification visas for Cubans?
What is a major reason for the mass emigration of Cubans mentioned in the text?
What is a major reason for the mass emigration of Cubans mentioned in the text?
How did Maria Victoria Gonzalez and her family reach Miami, Florida?
How did Maria Victoria Gonzalez and her family reach Miami, Florida?
'Almost everyone from the younger generations is leaving,' this quote from Maria Victoria Gonzalez indicates:
'Almost everyone from the younger generations is leaving,' this quote from Maria Victoria Gonzalez indicates:
What has Santiago Alpizar been advocating for regarding the immigration process?
What has Santiago Alpizar been advocating for regarding the immigration process?
What did Cuba's government do with its currency in 2021?
What did Cuba's government do with its currency in 2021?
Where do some Cubans choose to cross into the United States via Mexico, according to the text?
Where do some Cubans choose to cross into the United States via Mexico, according to the text?
What is putting new pressure on the Biden administration, according to Cuba historian Michael Bustamante?
What is putting new pressure on the Biden administration, according to Cuba historian Michael Bustamante?
