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Venezuelan Immigrants Fuel Thriving Latino Businesses in T&T

1/10/2025

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Latino entrepreneurship is flourishing in Trinidad and Tobago, with vibrant businesses like Jhonitza Marcano Tovar's nail salon and Yormando Ruiz's woodworking shop energizing the local economy. These resilient Venezuelan immigrants are not just surviving; they are expanding their services and clientele, embodying a powerful spirit of commitment to economic growth and community enrichment.

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Story summary

Latino entrepreneurship is flourishing in Trinidad and Tobago, with vibrant businesses like Jhonitza Marcano Tovar's nail salon and Yormando Ruiz's woodworking shop energizing the local economy. These resilient Venezuelan immigrants are not just surviving; they are expanding their services and clientele, embodying a powerful spirit of commitment to economic growth and community enrichment.