Says Tatiana Garavito. In their attempt to escape from poverty in Latin America, immigrants are constantly falling into the traps of the economic system: precarious work, employment discrimination, psychological abuse and union retaliation. Latin Americans who come to the UK arrive to face an economic crisis in which they are […]
Multiculture
Benito Rodríguez Medina: “All cultures are different, but have similarities between them”
Although feeling integrated into society Benito Rodriguez Medina thinks that there are many ghettos and segregated areas between communities living in London Virginia Moreno Molina He is 33-years-old and holds a degree in Business Administration, it is clear where his great love lies when I ask about his […]
Carlos Arredondo: the voice of the Chilean exile in Scotland
Born in 1948, in Santiago Chile, Carlos Arredondo arrived in Scotland 40 years ago as a political refugee from the Pinochet dictatorship. From his adopted country he has undertaken tireless solidarity work with Chile and Latin America. Jordi Albacete The 17 years of Pinochet dictatorship left behind thousands […]
The voice of the immigrants
The seventh event of the New Voices Festival, an annual celebration of music and culture from new communities will take place in London on 21 June. Part of Refugee Week, this event will attempt to show the cultural contribution of various groups of immigrants in the East End of […]
Ariel Céspedes: non-European immigrants meet closed doors
Despite his legal status, a 25-year old Bolivian continues to pursue his goals in London, with the support of his partner. As a teenager, Ariel moved to Italy for a better future, but despite being granted permanent residency, he was unable to obtain the citizenship he wished for. […]