Columnist Fabiola Santiago

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Fabiola Santiago was born in Cuba. She was exiled to the U.S. in 1969 on one of the historic Freedom Flights. She has been a Herald reporter and editor since 1980.

Opinion

Protecting dogs from being tethered outside in a storm is a good start, but not enough | Opinion

March 20, 2019 07:00 AM

Fabiola Santiago

Florida’s DOT has a plan for us: Cars flying over our heads on the Palmetto. Genius! | Opinion

March 15, 2019 07:00 AM

Fabiola Santiago

Sanctuary city bill keeps making a comeback in Florida for one reason: Politics | Opinion

March 13, 2019 07:00 AM

Fabiola Santiago

If you want your kids to learn about the Bible, send them to church, Florida lawmakers | Opinion

March 08, 2019 10:43 AM

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Miami is best choice for Democratic convention — and not because we’re ‘fancier’ | Opinion

March 06, 2019 07:00 AM

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If setting a cat on fire and feeding it to dogs won’t get you jail time, what will? | Opinion

March 08, 2019 01:40 PM

Fabiola Santiago

Trump must back up his tough talk against Maduro with TPS for Venezuelans in the U.S.

February 28, 2019 07:00 AM

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Matt Gaetz, who is Florida Man personified in Congress, is in big trouble now.

March 01, 2019 07:00 AM

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Would we accept a prison camp for immigrant Cuban children in Miami-Dade? Never.

February 22, 2019 07:00 AM

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Trump’s Miami visit isn’t for Venezuela. It’s to stoke socialism fear that wins elections

February 15, 2019 07:00 AM

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Want to honor the victims of the Parkland shooting? It’s simple: Ban assault weapons.

February 12, 2019 02:55 PM

Fabiola Santiago

Justice Department probe of Epstein/Acosta deal must be independent, results public

February 08, 2019 12:10 PM

Fabiola Santiago

This is why we can’t have nice things in Miami: Politics. Divisiveness. Incompetence.

February 06, 2019 06:00 AM

Fabiola Santiago

Credit for rebellion against Maduro goes to Venezuelan people — not Rubio or Trump

January 24, 2019 07:51 PM

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Photo with actor Danny Glover, admirer of Fidel and Maduro, backfires on Miami pols

January 23, 2019 06:00 AM

Fabiola Santiago

The beachfront promenade inspires awe and envy. The walls? Anguish. Welcome to Israel

January 18, 2019 06:00 AM

Fabiola Santiago

Gov. Ron DeSantis should respect the will of Florida voters on restored felons’ rights

January 16, 2019 06:00 AM

Fabiola Santiago

The ethics of Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez and his lobbyist sons stink.

December 14, 2018 10:36 AM

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In a city resisting change, he pushed the vision of modern Miami as gateway to Americas

December 12, 2018 06:00 AM

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