PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- More than a year after a devastating fire destroyed the Portland Mercado, the iconic hub for Latino-owned businesses is making a powerful comeback. Renderings of the new design have now been released, offering a glimpse at a space that honors the Mercado’s cultural roots.

For many in Portland’s Latino community, the Mercado has always been more than just a market. It was a vibrant symbol of culture, resilience, and identity—a place where food, music, and entrepreneurship came together to celebrate heritage. As plans for the rebuild move forward, the message is clear: the spirit of the Mercado is alive and well.

"You can punch us, you can put us down," said Ernesto Fonseca, CEO of Hacienda CDC, the organization that owns the Mercado. "But eventually, we are going

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