The 1970 ’s saw the arrival of the Latin American community in Great Britain. More than 40 years later, 186,500 Latinos have forged a path to the UK. This is the official estimate; the actual number could well be much higher.– – After gaining independence from Spanish and Portuguese colonial […]
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Sergio Blanco: mastering language and London
This young Spaniard arrived in London in December after seeing the low future expectations in his country. Javier Duque Before his final university exams in June last month, Sergio realised that it was time to leave Spain. With the work offers he could expect to receive at the […]
An immigrant who migrates: “The UK is no longer a country for the old”
Gustavo* is a Colombian man who has lived most of his life in London. He is now planning to return home because he believes the United Kingdom is no longer a country fit for the old. Javier Núñez Returning to his birth country has been a difficult decision […]
Ian Lee: Feeling, enjoying and understanding London
This Canadian arrived in the English capital on January 7th this year. He came in search of a “great adventure”. So far he finds himself captivated by the city. Javier Duque 4 years ago Ian discovered that special visas existed for young people to visit other countries of […]
Geraldine Reyes: “Every month I send money to my family”
Her name seems Latin American or Spanish but she is from the Philippines, aged 34, and arrived in London in 2009, after escaping from Dubai, where she worked previously. Javier Duque When someone comes from a poor family or doesn’t have enough to enjoy life, as is often […]
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