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Fewer people these days are buying the colorful heart-shaped ornaments Luciano Martinez sells to celebrate baptisms and the quinceaneras that are a staple for Hispanic girls turning 15.
“There aren’t as many parties as before. People are holding back,” the 47-year-old Aurora business owner said in Spanish, referring to his shop where he and his wife sell supplies and decorations for celebrations.
The nation’s economic slump has increased unemployment — especially in construction — for Hispanics across the nation. And Colorado business owners like Martinez say they’re feeling the hit.”*
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