For decades there has been a large Hispanic population in Florida, but in just 10 years, the portion of that population made up of just South Americans has more than doubled.
Though Cubans are still the largest group of Hispanics in the state, South Americans now outnumber Mexicans in Florida, according to data released Thursday.
Though Cubans and Puerto Ricans take the number one and number two spots, Colombians, Venezuelans, and Peruvians are fast approaching, many leaving their native countries in response to the increased political discourse and violence.
