79% of Cubans and Cuban Americans in South Florida support a military intervention by the United States in Cuba.
The data was revealed in a survey conducted between April 6 and April 10 for the Miami Herald.
The survey, conducted by Bendixen & Amandi International and The Tarrance Group, consulted 800 randomly selected individuals in the counties of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe, with a margin of error of ±3.5 percentage points.
Of the total supporting the intervention, 36% solely backs it to overthrow the communist government, while 38% favors a military action that combines regime change with addressing the humanitarian crisis.
Fernand Amandi, president of Bendixen & Amandi International, described the results as a clear indication from the community.
"It's like it's 1961 again," he expressed. "What the community is saying is that they are giving the Trump administration the green light to intervene militarily in Cuba and do whatever it takes to overthrow the regime."
The survey also shows a strong rejection of negotiations with the Cuban government if they do not lead to a democratic transition.
Between 69% and 78% of those surveyed oppose agreements that would allow the regime to remain in power, even if they involve economic improvements. Additionally, 77% reject reforms without free elections, and 68% oppose any dialogue that would strengthen the current system.
Support for pressure measures coincides with a majority perception (73%) that the crisis in Cuba is the responsibility of the government, not of U.S. sanctions.
Although there are diverse opinions, especially among Democrats, the general trend reflects tougher stances, even among newcomers to the United States.
Finally, the survey shows strong support for more flexible immigration policies towards Cubans, despite the recent tightening in this area.
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