La pequeña ciudad que paga a latinos para que se muden allí | Noticias Telemundo

Summary

The script discusses a city in Kansas aiming to attract more Hispanic immigrants with economic incentives. It highlights a program that reimburses up to $15,000 to newcomers who buy or rent a home and secure a job with participating employers. Additional incentives are offered for opening small businesses, with the city providing half the funding. The city's authorities recognize the importance of Hispanic migrants for economic growth, offering scholarships to low-income families and celebrating its first Mexican-American mayor. However, the incentives are not available to undocumented immigrants, though the city does not enforce immigration laws.

Takeaways

• 🏙️ The city is the capital of Kansas and is located in the heart of the Midwest with a predominantly white population but seeks to attract more Hispanic immigrants.
• 🌱 The city offers a tranquil environment with no traffic and extremely low crime rates, making it an appealing place to live.
• 💰 Venezuelan immigrant Erick was motivated to move to the city due to a financial incentive program that reimbursed him $10,000 after he purchased a home.
• 🏡 The incentive program is designed to reimburse up to $15,000 to individuals who move to the city, buy or rent a home, and obtain a job with an employer associated with the program.
• 📈 Major employers in the city are part of this initiative, actively recruiting Hispanic workers to boost the local economy.
• 💼 Additional incentives are offered for those wanting to start a small business, with the city providing half the funding needed without the need for repayment.
• 🌳 Israel Sánchez explains the benefits in Spanish to potential Hispanic entrepreneurs, highlighting that nearly 15% of the city's population of over 126,000 are Hispanics.
• 🏫 The city's authorities are offering these incentives because they recognize the importance of an influx of immigrants, especially Hispanics, for the city's economy.
• 🎓 The local university has a new program offering scholarships to children from families with combined incomes not exceeding $75,000 annually.
• 📚 Perla Guadalupe is one of the first beneficiaries of the scholarship program, ensuring her semester is covered without financial stress.
• 🏛️ The city does not provide incentives for undocumented immigrants, but it is not a sanctuary city that persecutes or harasses them.
• 👨‍💼 Ernesto, a DACA beneficiary who arrived in the U.S. at 12 years old, now has a permanent status and works in the office of another Latino, reflecting the city's appreciation for immigrant labor.
• 🏛️ The city's first Mexican-American mayor, Michael Padilla, and the first Hispanic woman in her position, Councilwoman Silvia Ortiz, are seen as role models for the Latino community.

Q & A

What is the main goal of the incentives provided by the city in Kansas?

The main goal of the incentives is to attract more immigrants, specifically Hispanics, to live in the city, as it is believed that their arrival can be a much-needed boost to the city's economy.

What is the demographic composition of the city mentioned in the script?

The city has a predominantly white population, but it is looking to diversify by attracting more Hispanic immigrants.

How does Erick, a Venezuelan, benefit from the city's economic incentive program?

Erick received a $10,000 incentive after proving that he had bought a home in the city. The city and the employer he works for, who is part of the program, split the cost equally.

What is the maximum reimbursement amount for individuals who participate in the city's housing incentive program?

The program reimburses up to $15,000 for individuals who buy or rent a home and obtain a job with an employer associated with the program.

What additional incentive is offered to those who want to open a small business in the city?

The city offers half of the money needed to start a small business, up to $15,000, without the need to repay it.

How does the city support the education of low-income families?

The university in the city offers scholarships to children from families with combined incomes not exceeding $75,000 annually.

Are the incentives available to undocumented immigrants?

No, the incentives are not available to undocumented immigrants. However, the city does not persecute or harass them either.

What is the city's stance on immigration laws?

The city does not reinforce immigration laws and acknowledges its dependence on immigrant labor, specifically Hispanic or Latin labor.

Who is Ernesto and how does he relate to the city's immigrant community?

Ernesto is a DACA beneficiary who arrived in the country at the age of 12 and now has a permanent status. He works in the office of another Latino and is an example of successful integration into the community.

What is significant about the city's leadership in relation to the Hispanic community?

The city takes pride in having its first Mexican-American mayor and the first Hispanic woman in a council position, which serves as an example for the Latino residents.

What does the city envision for its future in terms of diversity?

The city envisions a future with more Hispanic surnames, indicating a more diverse and inclusive community.