The Republic of Cuba is the largest of the Caribbean islands and is the only communist country in the Western Hemisphere, a former colony of Spain.
In 1959, the military regime was overthrown by Fidel Castro. A communist dictatorship was established its place. The tyranny of communism, lead by Fidel and his brother Raul Castro, (essentially an organized crime family from a political point of view) causes many Cubans to flee the island to the United States, mostly landing in Miami, Florida.
Cuba is known for connections to illegal immigrant crime groups. Chinese illegal immigrant smugglers send their illegal immigrants to Cuba before sending them to the U.S. on boats. (SVU: "Debt")