We’re here together and so we’re going to stand strong together.”īut she said the mood felt like an odd mix of cultural celebration and community anxiety, as families are mulling over how to respond to the changes. the legislation,” said Danna Torres, the center's clinic director. “I don’t think they get to do that as much outside of these walls because of the constant struggle of trying to survive, and discrimination and. READ MORE: New law is pushing South Florida's indigenous Guatemalan immigrants to flee - again And on Saturday, its leaders used the grand opening of the new location to bring the community together in joy and solidarity. The Guatemalan-Maya Center has taken the lead in trying to make life manageable for those who decide to stay, a task so big they recently had to move to a larger facility. For Guatemalans - particularly indigenous Mayans who may not speak English nor Spanish - it's a daunting situation that's forcing many to consider having to flee once again.
Historically, many Guatemalan immigrants have settled in Lake Worth Beach, in Palm Beach County, after escaping violence and political instability in their home country.īut SB1718, Florida's new law targeting undocumented immigrants, sent shock waves across various communities in South Florida. Ron DeSantis’ aggressive new immigration law came into force, one of South Florida’s vulnerable expatriate communities gathered to celebrate its culture - and let joy take over from fear.
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