Miami-Dade County, established in 1836, evolved from its roots as home to the Tequesta tribe into a bustling metropolis with the arrival of pioneers and Henry Flagler's railroad. Today, it is known for its rich cultural diversity, featuring areas like Little Havana and South Beach, and serves as a vital gateway between the United States and Latin America.
![U.S. citizens who immigrated from Venezuela between 16 and 30 years ago play dominoes outside El Arepazo, a restaurant that is a hub of the largest Venezuelan community in the U.S., in Doral, Fla., Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Many of the friends, including Cesar Mena, at right, voted for President Donald Trump and continue to support him. "I have family and friends on TPS [Temporary Protected Status] and I feel bad for them. But it's a temporary situation, and you need to resolve the problem."](https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/079bcb9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x720+0+0/resize/640x360!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F2c%2Fa7%2F0420e4544635b6893c95490aad59%2Fdoral.jpg)
