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
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
Private-Public Partnership Treatment of BAME community during COVID-19
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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.
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
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
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
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
In a shocking turn of events on 27/2/19, traders at the Latin Village at Wards Corner have seen this as deliberately intimidating. Haringey Council has used the very market operator accused of serious bullying and racism towards them to hand deliver sealed envelopes with Individual Compulsory Purchase notification letters, which
At the Haringey Council Scrutiny Panel meeting at the Civic Centre on the 21st February 2019, Vicky Alvarez, head of one of the main groups of traders, claimed she had been the victim of harassment and bullying because she stood up for their rights. She says:
“The stress we have
