In the Redlands region near Miami, a sharp contrast to the urban landscape shows vast fields of crops and nurseries primarily run by Central American immigrants. Employees often live on-site, like one Mexican worker who fears identification by immigration authorities. A crackdown on undocumented immigrants has created a pervasive fear among local residents in Homestead, particularly affecting Hispanic communities. Many avoid leaving their homes to work or attend to daily needs, fearing detention. This atmosphere of fear extends to farmowners and immigrant advocates alike.
The climate of fear among farmworkers in Florida has intensified due to a months-long crackdown on farms, construction sites, and highways, impacting daily life significantly.
In Homestead, where 70% of the population is Hispanic, residents have begun to avoid leaving their homes for work, school, or medical appointments due to fear of detention.
Local immigrant residents, predominantly Central American, refer to nurseries as nurserias, where they often work and live under challenging conditions, fearing immigration enforcement.
An employee in a nursery expressed concern about being identified, highlighting a pervasive anxiety within the community regarding their immigration status and safety.
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