More than 50 million Latinos live in the United States but not necessarily where we traditionally expect. In the Midwest, Hispanics are not only propping up declining populations, they're helping to bolster local economies.
Antonio Sosa is one example. His parents brought him to the States from Mexico when he was a young boy. In 2007, he became a citizen along with his father.
Originally, his parents worked factory jobs for large agribusiness companies. Today, Sosa runs New York Dollar, a small grocery store his parents own in eastern Iowa.
Boosting Local Economies
"When you're new to a business industry you kind of have to figure out yourself how to run it," Sosa said, adding that he's constantly trying to keep up with what his customers want and how best to serve them.
As a result, the grocery store now offers a variety of services in addition to food products. READ MORE
Comments