Latino population swap seen in New Orleans

“Hispanic laborers are pouring into New Orleans to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina, replacing many blacks who evacuated and don’t plan to return, experts said.

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While no firm numbers of Hispanics arriving from Mexico and Central America is known, the Hispanic presence is highly visible, the Los Angeles Times said Monday.”

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