Fidel Castro, the long-time powerful leader of Cuba, has never been able to stifle all opposition to his political agenda in his homeland. When Castro opened the port of Mariel on April 19, 1980, Cuban exiles from Miami traveled with boats to pick up relatives during what became known as the “Mariel Boatlift.” Before he stopped the exodus, thousands of Cubans traveled safely to Florida. In this cartoon, puffing his trademark cigar, Castro angrily watches masses of refugees leave Cuban shores.