The article discusses the economic and emotional toll on small Latin American businesses near Corona Plaza following President Trump's inauguration. Undocumented workers, such as a waitress at a nearby taco joint, feel particularly vulnerable after witnessing immigration arrests. Sales have significantly declined, with a Colombian bakery's revenue dropping from $1,600 to $900 daily. Fear has led patrons to opt for takeout instead of dining in, as misinformation about immigration raids circulates in community WhatsApp groups. This atmosphere of fear emphasizes the broader impact of federal policies on immigrant communities and local economies.
The restaurant's Mexican waitress witnessed a nearby arrest by federal immigration authorities and now limits her outdoor time, fearing vulnerability to agents.
Sales at a Colombian bakery plummeted from about $1,600 to $900, with workers relying on WhatsApp for immigration raid news amidst misinformation.
The Guatemalan restaurant at the plaza has seen customer numbers halved, and while dining in is down, takeout orders have increased significantly.
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