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Explore stories of hope and perseverance in pursuit of the American Dream, highlighting immigrant journeys, cultural reflections, and achieving personal milestones in the U.S.

Yordenis Ugás: From Shared Rides and Budget Hotels to a Dream Home in Las Vegas and Luxury Cars
Yordenis Ugás: From Shared Rides and Budget Hotels to a Dream Home in Las Vegas and Luxury Cars

Published on 1/17/2026

Choosing Family Over the "American Dream": Cuban Returns to Homeland
Choosing Family Over the "American Dream": Cuban Returns to Homeland

Published on 1/8/2026

El Gussi Warns of Rising Authoritarianism in the U.S. and Champions the True American Dream
El Gussi Warns of Rising Authoritarianism in the U.S. and Champions the True American Dream

Published on 12/30/2025

Fernando Mendoza Honors Cuban Heritage in Heartfelt Heisman Speech
Fernando Mendoza Honors Cuban Heritage in Heartfelt Heisman Speech

Published on 12/20/2025

Cuban Woman Challenges the American Dream, Sparks Debate
Cuban Woman Challenges the American Dream, Sparks Debate

Published on 11/25/2025

From Flipping Burgers to the White House: Trump's Journey Shared at McDonald's Summit
From Flipping Burgers to the White House: Trump's Journey Shared at McDonald's Summit

Published on 11/19/2025

Cuban Family Achieves the American Dream with New Restaurant: "Our English May Falter, But Our Food Shines"
Cuban Family Achieves the American Dream with New Restaurant: "Our English May Falter, But Our Food Shines"

Published on 11/2/2025

"I'm Where the Dollars Are": Cuban Woman in the U.S. Responds to Critics Over Claims of Financial Struggles
"I'm Where the Dollars Are": Cuban Woman in the U.S. Responds to Critics Over Claims of Financial Struggles

Published on 10/22/2025

Cubans Respond to Gerardo Hernández: "The U.S. May Not Be Paradise, But Cuba Is Hell"
Cubans Respond to Gerardo Hernández: "The U.S. May Not Be Paradise, But Cuba Is Hell"

Published on 10/21/2025

Inspiring Journey of a One-Legged Cuban Amazon Delivery Worker in the U.S.
Inspiring Journey of a One-Legged Cuban Amazon Delivery Worker in the U.S.

Published on 10/26/2025

Cuquita La Mora Expands Her American Dream with Third Home Purchase in Miami
Cuquita La Mora Expands Her American Dream with Third Home Purchase in Miami

Published on 10/2/2025

Proud Cuban Woman Achieves Her Dream in the U.S. with a New Mercedes-Benz G Wagon
Proud Cuban Woman Achieves Her Dream in the U.S. with a New Mercedes-Benz G Wagon

Published on 9/25/2025

Yoyi Marks a Decade in the U.S.: "Every Tear, Sleepless Night, and Effort Were Worth It"
Yoyi Marks a Decade in the U.S.: "Every Tear, Sleepless Night, and Effort Were Worth It"

Published on 9/21/2025

Cuban-American Symbol of the American Dream Tragically Murdered in California
Cuban-American Symbol of the American Dream Tragically Murdered in California

Published on 9/18/2025

The Hidden Reality of Pursuing the American Dream: A Cuban Woman's Perspective
The Hidden Reality of Pursuing the American Dream: A Cuban Woman's Perspective

Published on 9/13/2025

Miami Home Ownership Becoming Increasingly Unattainable, Warns María Elvira Salazar
Miami Home Ownership Becoming Increasingly Unattainable, Warns María Elvira Salazar

Published on 9/10/2025

Yordenis Ugás Sparks Debate: Is Life Better in Europe or the United States?
Yordenis Ugás Sparks Debate: Is Life Better in Europe or the United States?

Published on 8/27/2025

Parole Denied for Menéndez Brothers, Sons of Cuban Businessman José Menéndez
Parole Denied for Menéndez Brothers, Sons of Cuban Businessman José Menéndez

Published on 8/24/2025

Shopping Transforms from Stressful to Joyful: A Puerto Rican's New Life in Spain
Shopping Transforms from Stressful to Joyful: A Puerto Rican's New Life in Spain

Published on 8/18/2025

La Melliza Fulfills Her Dream: Buys First Home in the United States
La Melliza Fulfills Her Dream: Buys First Home in the United States

Published on 8/7/2025

They Left Cuba 21 Years Ago, Now They Own a Home with Land to Farm: "My Parents Achieved Their Dream"
They Left Cuba 21 Years Ago, Now They Own a Home with Land to Farm: "My Parents Achieved Their Dream"

Published on 8/6/2025

Moving from the U.S. to Spain: Cost Breakdown and Procedures
Moving from the U.S. to Spain: Cost Breakdown and Procedures

Published on 8/11/2025

Cuban Man Astonishes Wife with First Home Purchase in the U.S. After Nearly 3 Years: "Dreams Come True Here"
Cuban Man Astonishes Wife with First Home Purchase in the U.S. After Nearly 3 Years: "Dreams Come True Here"

Published on 8/1/2025

Cuban Migrant with I-220A Status Celebrates Achievements in Cuba: "Do What You Can First..."
Cuban Migrant with I-220A Status Celebrates Achievements in Cuba: "Do What You Can First..."

Published on 7/28/2025

Left the U.S. for Spain: "I Came Here to Reclaim the Joy I Lost Chasing the 'American Dream'"
Left the U.S. for Spain: "I Came Here to Reclaim the Joy I Lost Chasing the 'American Dream'"

Published on 7/28/2025

Cuban Couple Builds Their Dream Home in the U.S. from Scratch, Dazzling Everyone: "We Did It"
Cuban Couple Builds Their Dream Home in the U.S. from Scratch, Dazzling Everyone: "We Did It"

Published on 7/22/2025

"Rethinking the Decision: A Cuban Woman's Comparison of Life in Spain and the U.S."
"Rethinking the Decision: A Cuban Woman's Comparison of Life in Spain and the U.S."

Published on 7/2/2025

Elderly Truck Driver in the U.S. Continues Working Despite Mobility Challenges
Elderly Truck Driver in the U.S. Continues Working Despite Mobility Challenges

Published on 7/1/2025

Does Owning a Home Define the American Dream? A Cuban Woman's Perspective in the U.S.
Does Owning a Home Define the American Dream? A Cuban Woman's Perspective in the U.S.

Published on 6/25/2025

Cuban Woman Announces Her Final Return to Cuba: "The Parole Ended, and I Have Nothing Left Here in the U.S."
Cuban Woman Announces Her Final Return to Cuba: "The Parole Ended, and I Have Nothing Left Here in the U.S."

Published on 6/19/2025

Proud Cuban in Miami Highlights Roots: "Prosperous People Like Me Also Come from Los Pocitos"
Proud Cuban in Miami Highlights Roots: "Prosperous People Like Me Also Come from Los Pocitos"

Published on 6/15/2025

Cuban from Los Pocitos Flaunts Lavish Miami Lifestyle: "I'm the Wealthiest from Those Tough Neighborhoods"
Cuban from Los Pocitos Flaunts Lavish Miami Lifestyle: "I'm the Wealthiest from Those Tough Neighborhoods"

Published on 6/9/2025

Samantha Hernández on Her Silence About Cuba's Regime: "I Never Protested While I Was There"
Samantha Hernández on Her Silence About Cuba's Regime: "I Never Protested While I Was There"

Published on 6/6/2025

Cuban Influencer Celebrates Homeownership Milestone After Two Years in the U.S.
Cuban Influencer Celebrates Homeownership Milestone After Two Years in the U.S.

Published on 6/4/2025

Couple Quits Jobs to Travel Across America in a Van, Renting Out Their Florida Home
Couple Quits Jobs to Travel Across America in a Van, Renting Out Their Florida Home

Published on 6/8/2025

Cuban Woman Achieves American Dream: Buys First Home in the U.S. After Three Years in a Trailer
Cuban Woman Achieves American Dream: Buys First Home in the U.S. After Three Years in a Trailer

Published on 5/28/2025

David Calzado Dismisses Rumors of Moving to the U.S.: "I've Been There 60 Times"
David Calzado Dismisses Rumors of Moving to the U.S.: "I've Been There 60 Times"

Published on 5/28/2025

A Cuban Couple Celebrates Their American Dream with a Glamorous Housewarming in Cape Coral
A Cuban Couple Celebrates Their American Dream with a Glamorous Housewarming in Cape Coral

Published on 5/23/2025

Embracing Freedom: How a Cuban Family is Living the American Dream on the Road
Embracing Freedom: How a Cuban Family is Living the American Dream on the Road

Published on 5/15/2025

Cuban in Uruguay Chooses Stability Over the American Dream
Cuban in Uruguay Chooses Stability Over the American Dream

Published on 5/15/2025

Cubans Achieve Dream of Owning an RV in Wisconsin: "Being I-220A for Three Years Won't Stop Us"
Cubans Achieve Dream of Owning an RV in Wisconsin: "Being I-220A for Three Years Won't Stop Us"

Published on 5/8/2025

Cuban Woman in the U.S.: "I'm Proud to Work as a Housekeeper in a Nursing Home"
Cuban Woman in the U.S.: "I'm Proud to Work as a Housekeeper in a Nursing Home"

Published on 5/7/2025

Cubana Finds New Beginnings in Louisville: "It's the Best Thing That's Happened to Us"
Cubana Finds New Beginnings in Louisville: "It's the Best Thing That's Happened to Us"

Published on 5/5/2025

U.S. Embassy in Havana Issues Critical Warning to Cuban Nationals
U.S. Embassy in Havana Issues Critical Warning to Cuban Nationals

Published on 5/2/2025

Proud Cuban Couple Shares Their New Home in Tampa: "Thrilled to Achieve Our Dream in This Great Country"
Proud Cuban Couple Shares Their New Home in Tampa: "Thrilled to Achieve Our Dream in This Great Country"

Published on 4/12/2025

Cuban Woman in Miami Achieves Permanent Residency After Four Years of Waiting and Hardship: "Amidst the Chaos, Don't Lose Faith"
Cuban Woman in Miami Achieves Permanent Residency After Four Years of Waiting and Hardship: "Amidst the Chaos, Don't Lose Faith"

Published on 4/2/2025

Achieving the American Dream: A Cuban Woman's Journey to Stability
Achieving the American Dream: A Cuban Woman's Journey to Stability

Published on 4/6/2025

U.S. Tightens Mortgage Loan Access for Immigrants: Understanding the New Requirements
U.S. Tightens Mortgage Loan Access for Immigrants: Understanding the New Requirements

Published on 3/27/2025

Cubans in the U.S. Advise Newcomers: "Work Hard"
Cubans in the U.S. Advise Newcomers: "Work Hard"

Published on 3/24/2025

Dany Ome Fulfills "The True American Dream" by Buying His Mom a Home in Miami
Dany Ome Fulfills "The True American Dream" by Buying His Mom a Home in Miami

Published on 3/15/2025

Unforgettable Journey: Cuban Shares Harrowing Experience on the Path to the U.S.
Unforgettable Journey: Cuban Shares Harrowing Experience on the Path to the U.S.

Published on 3/16/2025

How a Cuban I220A Makes It in the USA: "I Start My Day at 5 AM"
How a Cuban I220A Makes It in the USA: "I Start My Day at 5 AM"

Published on 3/5/2025

Cuban's Harrowing Bridge Crossing: "How Many Have Passed Through Here?"
Cuban's Harrowing Bridge Crossing: "How Many Have Passed Through Here?"

Published on 3/1/2025

Cuban Influencer Shares Mistakes She Won't Repeat in the U.S.: "Don't Call Me for That"
Cuban Influencer Shares Mistakes She Won't Repeat in the U.S.: "Don't Call Me for That"

Published on 2/23/2025

Cuban Man Shares Striking Memory of His Journey to the U.S.: "I'm Going to Make It"
Cuban Man Shares Striking Memory of His Journey to the U.S.: "I'm Going to Make It"

Published on 2/11/2025

Buying a Home in Miami: A Cuban's Experience Sparks Social Media Debate
Buying a Home in Miami: A Cuban's Experience Sparks Social Media Debate

Published on 2/11/2025

María Elvira Reflects on White House Visit and Her Parents' Escape: "They Fled Castro's Regime with Just Five Dollars"
María Elvira Reflects on White House Visit and Her Parents' Escape: "They Fled Castro's Regime with Just Five Dollars"

Published on 2/5/2025

Cuban Influencer Urges Stranded Compatriots at U.S. Border to Embrace Mexico
Cuban Influencer Urges Stranded Compatriots at U.S. Border to Embrace Mexico

Published on 2/1/2025

Flor de Cuba Criticizes Miami's Cuban Entertainment Scene: "There's No Love or True Friendship"
Flor de Cuba Criticizes Miami's Cuban Entertainment Scene: "There's No Love or True Friendship"

Published on 1/16/2025

House Prices in 1950s Miami: A Glimpse into the Past
House Prices in 1950s Miami: A Glimpse into the Past

Published on 12/19/2024

Young Cuban Woman Recounts Harrowing Days After Being Kidnapped in Tapachula: "I'm Traumatized"
Young Cuban Woman Recounts Harrowing Days After Being Kidnapped in Tapachula: "I'm Traumatized"

Published on 12/17/2024

Latina in the U.S. Reflects on Life Changes Over Three Years: "I've Learned to Be Grateful"
Latina in the U.S. Reflects on Life Changes Over Three Years: "I've Learned to Be Grateful"

Published on 12/7/2024

A Young Latina's Journey: Leaving Home at 16 for a New Life in the U.S.
A Young Latina's Journey: Leaving Home at 16 for a New Life in the U.S.

Published on 12/2/2024

Cuban in the U.S.: "Nothing is Easy, Nothing is Given, but with Sacrifice, Anything is Possible"
Cuban in the U.S.: "Nothing is Easy, Nothing is Given, but with Sacrifice, Anything is Possible"

Published on 11/30/2024

Being a Woman in Construction: A Young Latina's 56-Hour Workweek Story in the U.S.
Being a Woman in Construction: A Young Latina's 56-Hour Workweek Story in the U.S.

Published on 11/30/2024

From Mowing Lawns to Business Success: A Cuban's 15-Year Journey in the U.S.
From Mowing Lawns to Business Success: A Cuban's 15-Year Journey in the U.S.

Published on 11/24/2024

Cuban Woman in Mexico Overjoyed by U.S. Border Appointment: "Thank You, My God"
Cuban Woman in Mexico Overjoyed by U.S. Border Appointment: "Thank You, My God"

Published on 11/24/2024

My Job Isn't My Dream, but It's Helping Me Achieve Them: Viral Story of a Latina in the U.S.
My Job Isn't My Dream, but It's Helping Me Achieve Them: Viral Story of a Latina in the U.S.

Published on 11/23/2024

Cuban in Miami Shares One of His Happiest Days in the United States
Cuban in Miami Shares One of His Happiest Days in the United States

Published on 11/16/2024

Why Are Many Returning Home? Latina in the U.S. Questions the American Dream
Why Are Many Returning Home? Latina in the U.S. Questions the American Dream

Published on 11/8/2024

Ecuadorian Woman in the U.S. Inspires with Her Journey Earning $200 a Day Through Recycling
Ecuadorian Woman in the U.S. Inspires with Her Journey Earning $200 a Day Through Recycling

Published on 11/5/2024

Work Life in the U.S. Through an Immigrant's Eyes: "People Here Are Like Zombies"
Work Life in the U.S. Through an Immigrant's Eyes: "People Here Are Like Zombies"

Published on 11/1/2024

Advice from a Cuban Investor in the U.S. on Achieving the "True American Dream"
Advice from a Cuban Investor in the U.S. on Achieving the "True American Dream"

Published on 10/25/2024

Venezuelan Woman Reveals Why She Left the U.S.: "Endless Work and Stress"
Venezuelan Woman Reveals Why She Left the U.S.: "Endless Work and Stress"

Published on 10/3/2024

Is the American Dream Destroying Relationships? Latina's TikTok Sparks Heated Debate
Is the American Dream Destroying Relationships? Latina's TikTok Sparks Heated Debate

Published on 10/2/2024

Cuban Entrepreneur in the U.S.: "When Does This Country Let You Breathe?"
Cuban Entrepreneur in the U.S.: "When Does This Country Let You Breathe?"

Published on 9/27/2024

Miami Isn't the Best Place to Start: Colombian Shares Insights She Wished She Knew When She First Arrived in the U.S.
Miami Isn't the Best Place to Start: Colombian Shares Insights She Wished She Knew When She First Arrived in the U.S.

Published on 9/26/2024

Cuban Mother in the US Breaks Down: "My Child Turns 10, He's in Cuba and I Can't Hug Him"
Cuban Mother in the US Breaks Down: "My Child Turns 10, He's in Cuba and I Can't Hug Him"

Published on 9/24/2024

Dominican Woman Expresses Disappointment Over Quiet Streets in the U.S.: "No Salsa, No One Playing Dominoes on the Corner"
Dominican Woman Expresses Disappointment Over Quiet Streets in the U.S.: "No Salsa, No One Playing Dominoes on the Corner"

Published on 9/3/2024

Seidy La Niña: "I Left Cuba, But Cuba Never Left Me"
Seidy La Niña: "I Left Cuba, But Cuba Never Left Me"

Published on 8/29/2024

Living the American Dream: Colombian TikToker's Viral Reflection Sparks Debate
Living the American Dream: Colombian TikToker's Viral Reflection Sparks Debate

Published on 8/20/2024

Proud Cuban in Texas Defends His 'Transportation': "It's Mine and I Owe No One"
Proud Cuban in Texas Defends His 'Transportation': "It's Mine and I Owe No One"

Published on 8/7/2024

Mother in the USA Responds to Critics for Leaving Daughter in Cuba
Mother in the USA Responds to Critics for Leaving Daughter in Cuba

Published on 7/31/2024

Parody by Cuban in Miami About Buying His First House in the U.S. Goes Viral
Parody by Cuban in Miami About Buying His First House in the U.S. Goes Viral

Published on 7/29/2024

Cubana in Miami: "I've Been Here for 10 Years and I'm Not Leaving"
Cubana in Miami: "I've Been Here for 10 Years and I'm Not Leaving"

Published on 7/21/2024

Seidy La Niña Marks 25 Years in the U.S.: "We Arrived with Suitcases Full of Dreams"
Seidy La Niña Marks 25 Years in the U.S.: "We Arrived with Suitcases Full of Dreams"

Published on 7/4/2024

Cubano in the U.S. Shares Tips for Immigrants Pursuing the American Dream
Cubano in the U.S. Shares Tips for Immigrants Pursuing the American Dream

Published on 7/1/2024

Young Spaniard Amazed by America: "The American Dream Is Real, It's Like a Movie"
Young Spaniard Amazed by America: "The American Dream Is Real, It's Like a Movie"

Published on 6/20/2024

Cuban Christians Document Harrowing Raft Journey to Mexico: "Sailing 600 Kilometers"
Cuban Christians Document Harrowing Raft Journey to Mexico: "Sailing 600 Kilometers"

Published on 6/14/2024