Months of deportation fears have shaken Northwest Latino cultural events ahead of Hispanic Heritage Month

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September 12, 2025 / 11:27 am

Concerns about rising U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests have had a chilling effect on many Latino cultural events in the Pacific Northwest this year. Many landmark events have been canceled, including several that celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Hispanic Heritage Month starts Sept. 15, and coincides with Independence Day for many Latin American countries. Some annual events will still take place, but the cancellation of many of these celebrations highlights the impact the Trump administration’s immigration policies are h

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