Facing ‘La Migra’: Bad for business? - Goshen, Indiana

Posted on: November 6th, 2006
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Some blame decline in sales on fear in Hispanic population.

“Some business owners who cater to Latinos say sales have plummeted in recent months, and they suspect fear caused by recent deportations may be at least partly to blame.

“(Police) are stopping people, checking their (immigration) documents,” said Rosa Marí Ponce, who owns a restaurant and grocery store in downtown Goshen. “They’re afraid of spending what little they have.”"

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