International Institute works to welcome Latino immigrants, despite criticism from St. Charles County
St. Louis on the Air · St. Louis Public Radio
November 15, 202319m 58s
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Show Notes
The International Institute of St. Louis recently launched an effort to attract Latin American immigrants to the region. Their plans have garnered criticism from St. Charles County officials this week. Karlos Ramirez, vice president of the institute's Latino Outreach Program, talks about how immigrants can boost the city’s population and contribute to its workforce. International Institute President and CEO Arrey Obenson discusses how the St. Charles proposal hurts their efforts at creating a welcoming region.