Latino migrants in the U.S
The formation and development of the United States in the mid-twentieth century involved the creation of new communities by the Latino migrations. The Latino communities included the Cubans, Puerto Ricans, and the Dominicans. The movement of the Latino communities created and formed communities in major cities in the United States. For instance, the Cubans settled in Florida while Puerto Ricans and Dominicans settled in New York.
The process of settlement and migration of the Latino communities involved various aspects, which included economic, political, and social elements. For instance, Cubans migrated to the United States and settled in Florida based on the need for economic success, political involvement and peace, and the process of neutralization (Garcia, 1996). Most of the Cubans were welcomed in the United States through the process of naturalization, whereby the Cuban citizens were given the option of becoming U.S. citizens. Also, the U.S created employment opportunities, participation in politics, and the development of relations with other Hispanic communities.
Moreover, Puerto Ricans settled in New York based on the availability of economic and political stability. Puerto Ricans benefited by the availability of employment opportunities, the urban settlement status whereby the citizens attained the identity and culture of their home, open-air markets, which enhanced the economic prosperity. Puerto Rican settlement in New York was also facilitated by the growth of small businesses, professionalism attained through education, and leadership progress (Hoffnung-Garskof, 2010). Language and culture also played a significant role in the influence of their growth and development in New York. For instance, Hispanic-speaking communities lived together and created bonds that were useful in enhancing community development. The Dominicans also migrated and settled in New York. The urbanization process was faced with the challenge of slams and lack of social amenities in Santo Domingo, which was created to resemble New York (Corral, 2007). The Dominicans migrated from the Dominican Republic and settled in New York in search of a better life. The migration was a success based on opportunities for consumerism, dual citizenship, and entrepreneurship opportunities.
The success of Latino migrants in the U.S was facilitated by the elements of economic prospects, employment opportunities, and cohesiveness of the Hispanic communities, language strengths, and cultural diversity. The process of migration and settlement in Florida and New York helped in creating a diversified cultural community that has benefited the Cubans, Puerto Ricans, and Dominicans in the United States.