Cuban Mile

The Special Period in Cuba can best be described as a time of struggle. The dissatisfaction of many Cubans has led to their emigration to the United States by traveling in rafts to the coast of Florida. The Cuban people have different views regarding the trip to exile as well as the motivations to stay or leave Cuba. In Alejandro Hernandez Diaz’s book, The Cuba Mile, and in the movie “Guantanamera”, we see some …showed first 75 words of 941 total…

…showed last 75 words of 941 total…Cuban people, and those who leave, realize how they can benefit from living in the United States. However, they risk their lives in trying to make it across the ocean in a small raft. They also leave behind family and friends to start a new life, sometimes, with nothing. The balseros risk their lives in hopes for a better life in America. The desire to live an enjoyable life and have freedom is too great.