Voices Stories by Matthew Corey
Dominican consul says consulate has cash, but not a lot
The Dominican Consulate in New York City isn’t the “gold mine” of days gone by, said Consul José Francisco Peña Guaba. In spite of this, the consul denied that the insufficiently funded checks written in early April bounced because of a lack of cash. more>
Latino-owned taxi companies protest Newark’s lack of support
More than 100 Latino-owned taxi companies picketed at Newark City Hall for close to four hours on Jan. 16. The demonstration was a protest against unsafe conditions, high prices for auto insurance, and excessive ticketing by police. more>
Two sides of the coin: Brazilians in the US see a drop in sales as the dollar rises
The overvaluation of the Brazilian real is causing dissatisfaction among many Brazilians residing in the United States, the opposite of conventional wisdom. Many with busness here already see a slowdown in sales and find it impossible to make investments in Brazil. more>
Newark Mayor Sharpe James hails Brazilian community
Sharpe James, mayor of the Garden State’s largest city, is seeking reelection on May 14. He agreed to an exclusive interview with Brazilian Voice newspaper reporting team. During the dialogue, Sharpe James extended several compliments to the Brazilian community in the Ironbound neighborhood of Newark, N.J. more>
Latinos deceived by Bush's general amnesty stance
Representatives of the U.S. immigrant community pronounced themselves "deceived" by President George W. Bush's "unjust" decision last week to call off his general amnesty for immigrants in the United States. more>
