Cuban-Americans took to the streets early Saturday morning to mark the death of Fidel Castro, jubilantly celebrating the end of — what was for many — a painful chapter of history.
With its large population of Cuban exiles, Castro was a controversial figure in Miami, scorned for his repressive rule of the island nation.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez tweeted Saturday morning that the historic news of Castro's death would especially be felt by "thousands of Miami-Dade residents who were personally affected by his cruel and brutal dictatorship."
He urged residents who wished to demonstrate against Castro to do so peacefully.