Abstract

MORALES PINO, Loraine  and  AGUILAR SOLIS, Guillermo Alberto. Migration and Exodus in Cuba: Migratory Trends from the 19th Century to the Present. Migr. Inter [online]. 2025, vol.16, e2993.  Epub Apr 04, 2025. ISSN 2594-0279.  https://doi.org/10.33679/rmi.v1i1.2993.

This article explores the historical context of Cuban migration to the United States in order to analyze the exodus that occurred at the end of 2021. Through the analysis of historical data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) covering the period 1894-2023, migration milestones from the 19th century, such as the 1959 Revolution and the 1994 rafter crisis, are traced. In addition, theoretical perspectives on migration are discussed with the aim of conceptualizing current mass flows as an exodus, characterized by five main features: 1) massive movements, 2) constant movements, 3) defined time span, 4) preeminence of international departures, and 5) response to a trigger. This proposal contributes to a deeper understanding of the migration phenomenon from a multidimensional approach that considers political, economic, social, and historical factors.

Keywords : 1. Cuban emigration; 2. exodus; 3. migration policy; 4. Cuba-United States flows; 5. Cuban Revolution.

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