The Cuban-American Community & the New U.S.- Cuba Relations · Cuban Migration to the U.S. after...
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The Cuban-American Community & the New U.S.-
Cuba Relations
Jorge DuanyCuban Research Institute
Florida International University
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Main ObjectivesTrace development of Cuban exodus since 1959
Examine similarities & differences among migrant waves
Analyze diverse views about U.S. policy toward Cuba
Assess Cuban-American contributions to Cuba’s development
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The Postrevolutionary Exodus
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Cuban Migration to the U.S. after 1960 (Thousands)
0
100
200
300
1960–69 1970–79 1980–89 1990–99 2000–9
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Population of Cuban Origin in the U.S. (Millions)
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
1960 1980 2000 2014
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Five Main Migrant Waves
Golden Exiles (1959–62)• 248,070
persons
Freedom Flights (1965–73)• 260,561
persons
Mariel Exodus (1980)• 124,779
persons
BalseroCrisis (1994)• 30,879
persons
Post-Soviet Exodus (1995– )• 549,013
persons
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“The Golden Exiles” (1959–62)
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Cuban Refugees, 1959–62, & Cuban Population, 1953 (%)
0 15 30 45
Farm
Service
Skilled, semi-skilled, &unskilled
Clerical & sales
Professional & managerial
Cuban refugees Cuban population
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Operation Pedro Pan (1960–62)
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“Freedom Flights”
(1965–73)
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Comparing the First & Second Waves of Cuban Refugees
1959–62 1965–73
Median age at arrival (years) 40.4 40.2
Female (%) 53.9 57.6
White (%) 98 96.9
Born in Havana (%) 62 63.2
High school graduates (%) 36 22
Professional & managerial (%) 37 21
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Cuban Adjustment Act (1966)
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“The Refuge,” 1967
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Resettled Cuban Refugees, 1961–72
New York
New Jersey
California
IllinoisFloridaLouisiana
Massachusetts
Texas
ConnecticutPennsylvania Elsewhere
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The Mariel Boatlift (1980)
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A Marielito in a Refugee Camp
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Comparing 1980 & 1973 Cuban Refugees
1980 1973Median age at arrival (years) 34 40.3Single (%) 42.6 17.1Black or mulatto (%) 12.6 3.1Born in Havana (%) 48.4 41.1Mean number of relatives at arrival 3.1 10.2Average years of education in Cuba 9.1 8.6No knowledge of English (%) 57.4 44.8Professional & managerial in Cuba (%) 14 10Current median earnings per month ($) 523 765
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Cuban Migration to the U.S. since 1989 (Thousands)
0
10
20
30
40
50
1989 1994 1999 2004 2009
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The BalseroCrisis (1994)
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A Balsero in Miami
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“Wet Foot / Dry Foot” Policy (1995)
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Cubans Interdicted by U.S. Coast Guard (Thousands)
0
1
2
3
1995 1999 2003 2007 2011
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Cubans Legally Admitted to the U.S. (Thousands)
0
10
20
30
40
50
2000 2003 2006 2009 2012
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Cuban Immigrants & Cuban Population, 2012 (%)
0 15 30 45
Service
Skilled, semi-skilled, &unskilled
Sales & office
Professional, technical, &managerial
Cuban immigrants Cuban population
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Recent Legal Changes
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New Wave of Cuban Rafters
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Undocumented Cuban Migrants (Thousands)
0
1
2
3
4
Oct.2014
Nov.2014
Dec.2014
Jan.2015
Feb.2015
Mar.2015
Florida U.S.-Mexico Border
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The “Intransigents”
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A Growing Generation Gap
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FIU Cuba Poll: Support for Unrestricted Travel to Cuba
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
1995–2014
1981–94
1974–80
1965–73
1959–64
Favor Oppose
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FIU Cuba Poll: Support for U.S. Embargo of Cuba
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
1995–2014
1981–94
1974–80
1965–73
1959–64
Favor Oppose
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FIU Cuba Poll: Support for Diplomatic Relations with Cuba
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
1995–2014
1981–94
1974–80
1965–73
1959–64
Favor Oppose
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After D17?
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Bendixen & Amandi: Support for Restoring Diplomatic Ties (%)
44 48
8
5140
9
Agree Disagree Don't Know/NoAnswer
Dec. 2014 Mar. 2015
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Reopening Embassies
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The Pope’s Visit to Cuba
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Reconciliation among Cubans
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Sending Money Home
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Remittances to Cuba (US$ Billions)
0
1
2
3
1989 1993 1997 2001 2005 2009 2013
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Remittance Agencies & Exchange Houses in Havana
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“La Chopin”
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Use of Remittances in Cuba, 2015 (%)
0 20 40 60 80 100
No AnswerOther
Buy PropertyBusiness Investment
EducationSavingsLuxuries
Everyday Expenses
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Means to Finance Small Businesses in Cuba, 2013 (%)
Sales63%
Remittances27%
Savings9%
Family Loans
1%
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Self-Employment in Cuba (Thousands)
0
150
300
450
2000 2005 2010 2015
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Sending Packages to Cuba
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Transnational Trade
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Cuban-American Visits to Cuba (Thousands)
0
100
200
300
400
500
1990 1994 1998 2002 2006 2010
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Telephone Calls to Cuba (Millions)
0
20
40
60
2000 2003 2006 2009 2012
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Cellular Phones in Cuba
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The Future of U.S.-Cuba Relations
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Conclusions
Changes in U.S. & Cuban regulations
Cuban-American contributions to Cuban economy
Diverse reactions to restoring U.S.-Cuba diplomatic ties
Five major waves of Cuban migration