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Political Narratives and Immigration: The Mariel Boatlift Revisited

This chapter compares the Mariel Boatlift to current immigration narratives, emphasizing the historical context of Cuba releasing criminals during the 1980 exodus to Miami. It critiques the contemporary political rhetoric that perpetuates fear and misinformation about immigration from Central America.

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