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Cuban Refugees Reflect on Journey and Legacy in Miami

2/12/2026

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CBS Mornings' USA to Z features Cuban refugees reflecting on their journey to the United States and rebuilding their lives.
The series shows they fled Fidel Castro's regime.
The Freedom Tower in Miami welcomed nearly half a million Cuban refugees during the 1960s and 1970s, becoming a symbol of their legacy.
Cristian Benavides (reporter) examines the tower's lasting impact on the Cuban community in the United States.

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Story summary

CBS Mornings' USA to Z features Cuban refugees reflecting on their journey to the United States and rebuilding their lives.
The series shows they fled Fidel Castro's regime.
The Freedom Tower in Miami welcomed nearly half a million Cuban refugees during the 1960s and 1970s, becoming a symbol of their legacy.
Cristian Benavides (reporter) examines the tower's lasting impact on the Cuban community in the United States.