On 15 June, with the easing of coronavirus restrictions, indoor markets were given permission to reopen across the UK. Latin Village|Pueblito Paisa, however, remains closed.
The reasons for this are not due to COVID-19, at least not directly, but to a number of long-standing and avoidable issues in the management
Ethnic Minority Traders and a Public-Private Partnership: No Love in the Time of Corona
On Thursday 12th March, Boris Johnson made a strong statement on the looming impact of coronavirus in the UK, calling it “the worst public health crisis for a generation” and warning that “many more families are going to lose loved ones before their time”.
It is hard to believe that
COVID-19 LATIN VILLAGE TIMELINE OF EVENTS
Private-Public Partnership Treatment of BAME community during COVID-19
Thurs 12 March
In a Downing Street statement Boris Johnson PM announced: “Many families will lose their loved ones before their time” which sent the UK into a state of panic buying which caused food shortages.
Coronavirus Bites, Amid Eviction Notices and Power Cuts: A Challenging Start to 2020 for Latin Village
During the past fortnight, the Latin Village has faced unprecedented challenges. With the escalation of the coronavirus crisis, much of the world now finds itself plunged into disorder, and Latin Village is no exception.
Covid-19 disproportionately impacts the most vulnerable in our society. All of the traders at the Latin
2019 United Nations Forum
In November 2019, Save Latin Village attended the 12th session of the United Nations Forum on Minority Issues, which focused on the theme of Education and Language. We delivered a statement to the Forum about the value of Latin Village to London’s Latinx population, with three recommendations.
The United Nations
Our Community Plan has been re-submitted for planning permission
This coming Thursday, market traders and members of the design team are inviting local community groups to preview the Community Plan ahead of its public launch – and we would love for you join us in this exciting moment!
The Plan proposes a community-led alternative to the demolition of Seven
Save Latin Village at La Clave Fest in Finsbury Park 3 Aug 2019
Visit our Save Latin Village stall at La Clave Fest which is a FREE day of latin music, dance and food being held in Finsbury Park Saturday 3rd August 12-9pm