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Miami Republicans push back as Trump immigration crackdown sparks backlash
politics23 days ago

Miami Republicans push back as Trump immigration crackdown sparks backlash

In Miami-Dade, a key Latino swing area, Republicans face rising anger over Trump's immigration crackdown, with Rep. Maria Salazar releasing an ad calling for restraint as GOP support frays locally. Doral businesses report hits after TPS cancellations, reflecting broader economic strains tied to enforcement. Polls show Hispanics in the county historically backing deportations in principle but opposing how removals are carried out, signaling potential turnout challenges for the GOP in the midterms even as some leaders, like Rubio, stay broadly aligned with the administration.

AI-fuelled rescue fantasies dim Cuba’s own political horizon
world4 months ago

AI-fuelled rescue fantasies dim Cuba’s own political horizon

AI-generated depictions of a U.S. intervention in Cuba mimic 19th‑century American cartoons and reveal how Cubans’ desperation over blackouts, shortages, and repression is making outside rescue seem appealing. The piece argues the AI imagery, trained on US‑centric archives, reinforces imperial narratives and risks narrowing Cuba’s space for self-directed reform, potentially shaping policy if not addressed.

Trump's Controversial Actions and Behavior in Miami and Beyond
politics3 years ago

Trump's Controversial Actions and Behavior in Miami and Beyond

Former President Donald Trump's visit to Versailles, a beloved restaurant in the Cuban exile community in Miami, after his arraignment at the federal courthouse provoked intense reactions from Cuban Americans. Some praised Versailles for hosting a politician they saw as "anti-communist" and wrongly accused, while others pledged to boycott the gathering space they'd long cherished, condemning the enthusiastic reception of someone accused of undermining national security. Trump's popularity among Cuban Americans isn't driven only by beliefs that he's the victim of some left-wing witch hunt, but also by the vision of America he's selling, which is the complete and utter opposite of everything they perceive they left behind.