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From what I understand (and if I'm wrong please correct me) there's a real generational split amongst the Miami Exiles, with the younger generation (under 35) strongly favoring rapproachment with Havana, and their elders (most of whom can still remember the Batista regime) as opposed as ever. But that's the way of things. Change is incremental. Investment and the growing authority of the younger Castro are making smdest but steady changes throughout the Island. Time and maturation effect change amongst the Florida Cubanos.



I think you're 100% correct. It's going to take a while for those under-35s to take full control, though, and who knows what they might decide when they come to power. Most of those under-35s favoring change also tend to be have-nots, distressed that relatives inside Cuba aren't living well and/or interested in their heritage. The haves are largely toeing the line.

I also wouldn't expect all that much to change when Fidel dies. From what I've seen--including A LOT of ant-regime free speech in the streets--the people are rather supportive of their rebel stand. That could all come crashing down when McDonald's goes up next to the Hemingway House, but I'm not all that sure it will anytime soon.