Divergent paths of Mexicans and Cubans in the United States The United States has been the center of pluralism for many centuries with the inclusion of immigrants from all over the world such as Latin America. Mexican and Cuban immigrants are two distinct prominent groups in Latin America with similar American dreams. Mexicans have been migrating to the United States illegally and legally throughout different eras due to the fluctuating policies towards them. Mexican migrants have faced policies such as the Exclusion Act and the Bracero Program which encourage them to cross legally for labor. They also face policies such as Operation Wetback and Immigration Refirm and Control Act (IRCA) with the purpose to minimize the migration of Mexican
