Peniley tells us the story of Elián after he returned to Cuba, where he studied engineering, fell in love and had a daughter. Back in his country, Elián became a favorite of Fidel Castro, much to the chagrin of Miami Cubans. Peniley reflects on Elián's journey and her own relationship with Cuba. She speaks to her children about her and Elián's Cubanismo.

This season's cover art by Ranfis Suárez Ramos.

Original Material Appeared In:

Al Jazeera English

AP Archive

Belly of The Beast

CNN's "Elián: The Remarkable Story of A Cuban Boy's Journey to America"

CNN

Fidel Castro Ruz, Soldado de las Ideas

La Caja de Pandora

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