Economy - Latino News Network

From Resilience to Recognition: The Journey of Washington’s Latino Entrepreneurs

When Marcos Wanless founded the Seattle Latino Chamber of Commerce in 2016, he wasn’t trying to reinvent the wheel. He just saw that something essential was missing. “At that time, Seattle and King County didn’t have an active Latino Chamber,” he recalls in an interview with Washington Latino News. “If we, as Latinos, wanted a voice at the economic table, we needed to organize and create an institution capable of representing our community’s interests and potential.”

Economy

Connecticut: Democracy, Innovation, and Economic Resilience

From its manufacturing roots in aerospace and defense to the impact of global trade on its vibrant small business landscape, discover how the Constitution State navigates political shifts and economic challenges, including the recent tariff crisis that threatened its floral supply chain.

Community, Economy

Protecting Undocumented Meatpacking Workers

Despite of the risks, undocumented laborers continue to make up a substantial portion of the workforce; about 23% of workers are undocumented, and 42% are foreign-born in this sector.

Community, Economy, Sazón: The flavorful influence of Latino cuisine, entrepreneurship, and culture

Sazón de Pennsylvania: Mofongo Restaurant

A cultural hub for the Latino community, blending heritage, hospitality, and bold Caribbean cuisine

Community, Economy

Feria de las Flores: Medellín Blooms with Culture and Color

Colombia’s cut flower industry intertwines cultural heritage with global trade, sustaining livelihoods, including USA, and celebrating tradition.

Economy

Minimum wage is not enough to afford to rent ‘decent’ housing in the Midwest

Latina women face the biggest wage gap, earning nearly 11 dollars per hour less than white men.

Democracy, Economy

Chinese investments in Cuba demonstrate a waning U.S. influence in the region

“By suspending foreign aid and dismantling USAID, the Trump administration has weakened our national security, allowing China to apply influence within Latin America without competition” -Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ)

Economy

New Answer to Gentrification in Chicago

Affordable housing developments in Chicago’s Humboldt Park aim to provide living spaces for local educators, artists and medical professionals, recognizing them as community pillars.

Economy

Local Economic Partnership Helps Montana Town Embrace New Work Sectors

Missoula’s Hispanic or Latino population is over 5% of the total population.

Economy

One Stop Party Shop: Dulcería La Fiesta Inc.

“We always say, if you don’t find what you are looking for here, just let us know, and we’ll create it.”

Community, Economy

Latino Freeze Movement: Do Economic Boycotts Create Real Change?

Actor John Leguizamo is pushing for a national freeze on all shopping on February 28, calling it an economic blackout.

Economy

Will Trump’s immigration crackdown be good or bad for the economy?

Sensationalized headlines about the small number of lawbreaking immigrants will not change the fact that entire industries, from construction and health care to agriculture, restaurants, and elder care, rely on immigrant labor, which accounts for anywhere from a quarter to half of certain occupations.