History
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Bullets
1994
The “Balsero” refugee crisis unwinds, and many arriving Cubans decide to make Hialeah their home. The city services are pushed to the max but eventually everyone is integrated. Proving again that Hialeah is one of the most welcoming cities in South Florida.
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Bullets
1996
The store, Ñooo Que Barato, opens with an array of Cuban focused items. This included Cuban school uniforms, mosquito nets, and small fans. After the Balsero refugee of 1994, Hialeah cements its position as the center of the Cuba exile in South Florida.