Where have all the customers gone? Hispanic businesses see decline in foot traffic

Where have all the customers gone? Hispanic businesses see decline in foot traffic

As the Trump administration has hardened its approach toward immigration, some businesses in Connecticut have become worried about losing their customers. A dozen employers across the state said this steep decline in sales has them wondering if they’re able to stay open. Owners Irene Castelan Mendez and Marco Antonio at Las Catrinas Mexican Grocery in Enfield said they are one of these businesses. Antonio, who spoke to us in Spanish, said, “Well…