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President Obama’s outreach signified a potential thaw in US-Cuba relations, yet the equilibrium remains delicate. While younger Cubans express optimism for renewed relationships, many older exiles and their descendants continue to hold onto their grievances against the regime. The vocal presence of these older Cubans in Miami points to the challenges facing a more conciliatory approach to diplomacy.
Calls for a reunion between the citizens of both nations underscore a hope for mutual understanding, even as the shadow of a fraught history lingers in the background. The emotional and political legacies of these historical events continue to shape expectations and perceptions on both sides today.