MIAMI.- Little Havana, one of the most traditional sectors of the city of Miami, dressed up to party. Hundreds of Latinos gathered in the early hours of Wednesday on the emblematic Calle 8, in front of the iconic Cuban restaurant Versailles, to celebrate Donald Trump’s victory.
With music in Spanish and American flags waving alongside those of their countries of origin, mainly Cuban, the Hispanic community showed their joy for the victory
“We are happy, we do not want communism here in America,” said Mario Fajardo, one of the attendees, which reflects the feelings of many Cuban-Americans present.
This result marks a significant change in the political trends of the region. Miami-Dade, traditionally a Democratic stronghold, appears to be shifting toward the Republican Party, driven largely by the Latino vote.
But it was not only the presidential triumph that was celebrated at Versailles. The Republicans also celebrated the re-election of three Cuban-American congressmen who are key to the community: Mario Diaz-Balart, María Elvira Salazar and Carlos A. Giménez. His continuity in Congress reinforces Hispanic influence in national politics.
The celebration with a Latin flavor demonstrates the growing support that Trump has gained among Hispanics in Miami in recent years. The protests on 8th Street are a clear indicator of how the political landscape is changing in South Florida.
