La ciudad con más inmigrantes de todo Estados Unidos está en Florida: un 94% se identifica como hispana
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The city with the most immigrants in the entire United States is in Florida: 94% identify as Hispanic.

The heart of the Latino community is found in the country.

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In South Florida, United States, is located Hialeah, a city that stands out for having the highest percentage of immigrants in the country. According to data from the US Census, approximately 94% of its population identifies as Hispanic, making it a unique cultural enclave within the state and the country.

Its close connection with the Latin community has shaped its identity, customs, and economy, making it one of the most representative cities of the Hispanic migration in the United States. Located in Miami-Dade County, Hialeah has been, for decades, a point of arrival for thousands of immigrants, especially Cubans, who have found in this city a community that shares their culture and language.

Since the 1960s, after the Cuban Revolution, this city began to receive a wave of refugees seeking to establish themselves in the United States, and over the years, the city became an epicenter of the Cuban-American community. Today, in addition to Cubans, Hialeah is also home to immigrants from Venezuela, Colombia, Nicaragua, Mexico, and other countries in Latin America.

This is reflected in the daily life of the city, where Spanish is the predominant language and the Latin influence is present in gastronomy, businesses, and local festivities. The high percentage of Hispanic population has led the city to develop an economy based on small and medium businesses led by immigrants.

From cafeterias serving traditional Cuban coffee to markets with imported products from Latin America, the city has created a business ecosystem where cultural roots play a key role. Likewise, the city has become a focal point of politics and Latinx identity in the United States.

Its proximity to Miami and its high number of Hispanic voters have made it an area of interest during elections and political campaigns at the state and national levels. Despite being in Florida, the city maintains an identity that sets it apart from the rest of the cities in the country.

While other cities in the United States have large Hispanic communities, none reach the percentage that Hialeah has. This phenomenon has positioned it as a benchmark of the Latinx diaspora in US territory and as a testimony to the impact that immigrants have had on the culture and economy of the country.