Carlos Morales, Author at Marketplace

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“Transmigrante” traffic may boost economy of Texas border town

by Carlos Morales

Apr 6, 2021

Central Americans who make a living towing secondhand goods over the U.S.-Mexico border have a new crossing point at Presidio.

Since late March, the Presidio-Ojinaga port of entry has been open to transmigrantes, Central American drivers who travel through Mexico to their home countries to sell secondhand goods purchased in the United States.

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Chickens come home to roost for new baby chick owners

by Carlos Morales

Jun 17, 2020

Hatcheries across the country saw a surge in orders when the lockdown began. The chickens came first, then the eggs.

Douglas Friedman was stuck at home because of shelter-in-place orders, so he decided to raise chickens with a neighbor.

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