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In August 2005, rising waters from Hurricane Katrina compromised several of New Orleans’ levees, causing extensive flooding that, in the face of government inaction, resulted in the deaths of 1,400 people and a large‐scale evacuation of the city. As long‐term residents of the city evacuated, New Orleans witnessed an influx of new Latino/a immigrants who arrived to demolish irreparable structures,...
The unprecedented destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina attracted tens of thousands of Latino migrants to work in clean‐up and reconstruction jobs in the New Orleans area. This study uses a survey of Latino workers in New Orleans and interviews from various actors involved in the recruitment and hiring of migrant labour – including employers, subcontractors, and the workers themselves – to explore...
The literature on Latino migration to new and re‐emerging destinations has emphasised the advantages of settling outside gateway cities, especially with regard to employment and affordable housing, but less attention has been given to the challenges faced by Latinos in these areas of recent settlement, particularly by those who do not have legal permission to reside in the US. By examining the situation...
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