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There is just no real evidence which corroborates the claim that Miami is the 'Capital' of the entirety of Latin America in the sense that it commands the economy, culture or social and political infrastructure of the region. What we are being told is that based on anecdotal, largely irrelevant factors that therefore Miami lays claim to hegemony over the entire region, leaping over 4 megacities and several other very large cities actually located within the region.
Um, the Japanese population of metro Miami is 0.1%. In the last census there were less than 2,000 Japanese in Miami-Dade and less than 40,000 Asians overall. That's not exactly a significant population. Miami is definitely a diverse city, but it's almost exclusively Latin diversity.
The University of Miami has less than 17,000 students, and only 11% of those are foreign-born students. Even if 100% of those were from Latin America, that' less than 2,000 people. I'm familiar with some Latin banks having offices in Miami, but it's not like that's their main area of operation. At least not in most cases.
And again, there's no way Miami is the capital of Latin America. Maybe it carries heavy influence in the Caribbean, but that's not the case for all of Latin America.
Good post. I think we can agree Miami has Japanese people and that the latin banks are their USHQ. UMiami is 30% latino and is the best ranking majority latino school in the world. Miami is European diverse Spaniard, Israeli, Italiano, Franco, German, Dutch. To toot our horns English soccer sensation DAVID BECKHAM is bringing pro futbol to Florida!! Do foreign futbol studs bring pro futbol to Atlanta, boston, SEA? Two time world champien LeBRON James plays for the hottest pro basketball team in the world MIAMI HEAT
There is just no real evidence which corroborates the claim that Miami is the 'Capital' of the entirety of Latin America in the sense that it commands the economy, culture or social and political infrastructure of the region. What we are being told is that based on anecdotal, largely irrelevant factors that therefore Miami lays claim to hegemony over the entire region, leaping over 4 megacities and several other very large cities actually located within the region.
Good post. I think we can agree Miami has Japanese people
Miami has less than 2,000 Japanese people though...it doesn't have any real cultural influence over the area like the other groups in the area do.
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and that the latin banks are their USHQ.
Some do, but even then I'd put NYC as more of a center for Latin American banks/financial companies.
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UMiami is 30% latino and is the best ranking majority latino school in the world.
Since when is 30% majority? It's over 50% non-hispanic white.
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Miami is European diverse Spaniard, Israeli, Italiano, Franco, German, Dutch. To toot our horns English soccer sensation DAVID BECKHAM is bringing pro soccer to Florida!! Do foreign soccer studs bring pro soccer to Atlanta, boston, SEA? Two time world champien LeBRON James plays for the hottest pro basketball team in the world MIAMI HEAT
Very true, Europeans do love Miami. Both Boston & Seattle already have soccer teams, with Seattle showing very strong support for their team.
Not sure how the Heat are related to Miami being internationally known.
Can this thread just be closed? How can a city located in the United States of America in North America, a city that follows an American Constitution be the cultural and political capital of Latin America? You know why Miami is the way it is? immigrants from actual places in Latin America went there and influenced it not the other way around. Nobody left Miami and went to Buenos Aires or Sao Paulo and made those 2 cities more like Miami, but the other has happened. For instance English is the first language spoken in Miami in Latin America the first spoken language is Spanish or Portuguese if you're in Brazil. Nothing politically that happens in Miami affects Latin America(except for anything involving new drug restrictions which wont happen), hell nothing that happens in Miami politically really affect Florida. Miami has as many ties with Latin America as New York does with Europe. Yes there are a lot of ties but no way in hell does that make New York the capital of Europe just like it doesn't make Miami capital of Latin America. *drops mic and walks away*
Miami has less than 2,000 Japanese people though...it doesn't have any real cultural influence over the area like the other groups in the area do.
Some do, but even then I'd put NYC as more of a center for Latin American banks/financial companies.
Since when is 30% majority? It's over 50% non-hispanic white.
Very true, Europeans do love Miami. Both Boston & Seattle already have soccer teams, with Seattle showing very strong support for their team.
Not sure how the Heat are related to Miami being internationally known.
Miami is the gateway sports capital to Latin America. LBJ is popular in almost every country in the world. AA Arena is a tourist attraction. Best hoops player to walk plays there. Instagram says AA Arena is one of the most popular attractions.
Miami is the gateway sports capital to Latin America. LBJ is popular in almost every country in the world. AA Arena is a tourist attraction. Best hoops player to walk plays there. Instagram says AA Arena is one of the most popular attractions.
I feel like at this point you're just trolling. Gateway sports capital of latin america? Hell no. For the NBA, the Heat are one of the more popular teams in Latin America (at least speaking from a Brasilian perspective), but not any moreso than Boston, NY Knicks, the Lakers or the Bulls. All 5 are about equal with perhaps a slight edge to Boston & LA. When it comes to football, the most popular teams are the Patriots, Giants, Packers and 49ers.
It's absolutely not. Here's the GFCI, which stands for Global Financial Centres Index. Five USA cities are ranked in the Top 75. Miami is not ranked, however Rio (#31), São Paulo (#38), Buenos Aires (#46), Panama City (#63) and Mexico City (#66) all are.
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No futbol sensation would bring a pro team to SEA, boston, Atlanta like Miami.
Um, well they wouldn't need to because both Seattle and Boston already have teams.
Good post. I think we can agree Miami has Japanese people and that the latin banks are their USHQ. UMiami is 30% latino and is the best ranking majority latino school in the world. Miami is European diverse Spaniard, Israeli, Italiano, Franco, German, Dutch. To toot our horns English soccer sensation DAVID BECKHAM is bringing pro futbol to Florida!! Do foreign futbol studs bring pro futbol to Atlanta, boston, SEA? Two time world champien LeBRON James plays for the hottest pro basketball team in the world MIAMI HEAT
Please quit already! You are embarrassing the fellow Miami posters.
I don't understand how this has become a forum to bash Miami just because of GAWC rankings. If you just look at the definitions behind the rankings you shouldn't really have so many issues with it. Its not like the rankings are saying these are the best places in the world to live.
With that being said, the truth is that Miami's economy is not on par with the major players in the U.S and yes at this time it is very service oriented. On the flip side it is the youngest city on this list and in the past decade it seems that leadership has finally awakened and realized the potential of our city and have put plans in place to diversify the economy. Over the past few years I have seen incubators popping up all over the place to support tech startups. The Port of Miami is being dredged to support Super Post-Panamax megaships coming through the Panama canal, which will make it one of only 5or 6 ports on the east coast to support ships of this size, as well as it being the closest to Panama. This will boost trade from Asia that normally had to be shipped to the West coast, as well as possibly opening trade routes to Africa. There are plans in place to make Miami "tax friendly" to hedge funds and other financial firms to entice them to move to the area....and even though this doesn't mean that firms will be squandering to relocate from the northeast to south florida, it is a step in the right direction. I have begun to see more of an emphasis to increase business instead of an emphasis to increase tourism...it definitely wasn't this way in the past.
Miami is pushing forward and has made major improvements in the last 10 years. Its not a powerhouse economically yet but its making strides and has begun to focus on bringing new industries and diversifying the economy. I love all up and coming cities...especially the southern cities because we are all underdogs compared to other parts of the country, but just dont **** on my city to represent yours. Within a blink of an eye globilization will transform Miami into a true world city. Its a New World Order people
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I feel like at this point you're just trolling. Gateway sports capital of latin america? Hell no. For the NBA, the Heat are one of the more popular teams in Latin America (at least speaking from a Brasilian perspective), but not any moreso than Boston, NY Knicks, the Lakers or the Bulls. All 5 are about equal with perhaps a slight edge to Boston & LA. When it comes to football, the most popular teams are the Patriots, Giants, Packers and 49ers.
Miami has immigrants from Brazil, Portugal, Spain, Cuba, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Italy, Canada. Miami Heat have the best pro basketball player in the world and are the most televised basketball team in the world. Miami news and sports are broadcasted in Latin America Telemundo, Telefutura, GalavisÃon, UniVision.
Patriots, Celtics, Packers, Giants, Knicks, Laker are all in decline. NE can't get back in the SB and if by fluke it does will be plowed by SEA, 49er. Dolphins will challenge NE next season imo.
Lol Celtics are afterthoughts to the Heat and world. Come up with better BS
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It's absolutely not. Here's the GFCI, which stands for Global Financial Centres Index. Five USA cities are ranked in the Top 75. Miami is not ranked, however Rio (#31), São Paulo (#38), Buenos Aires (#46), Panama City (#63) and Mexico City (#66) all are.
Um, well they wouldn't need to because both Seattle and Boston already have teams.
Where's the list of foreign banks in those cities? Y'all needa provide all the info.
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