Dossier
Melchor Moreno
Coverage of Melchor Moreno in the Nexus archive.
- Foot traffic to small shops fell after last year’s ICE raids. Owners say it never really came back
Foot traffic to small shops in Boyle Heights declined after last year’s ICE raids, with owners reporting ongoing economic struggles. Melchor Moreno’s restaurant, La Chispa de Oro, saw significant losses, and businesses in Latino immigrant communities continue to face reduced activity due to fear of immigration enforcement.