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Story summary
- Alberto Espino recalls his family's 1959 migration from Cuba to the United States, flying to Miami at age 14.
- Castro's government intervened in business, causing a slow decline in the family's fortunes and prompting departure.
- His mother, Maria, mourned the loss of her family, while his father, Ramon, rebuilt their lives in America.
- Espino's grandfather, Octaviano Navarrete, was a disciplined Cuban businessman who oversaw multiple ventures before migration.
