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Many Venezuelan immigrants shun Florida and turn to smaller cities in Utah, elsewhere
AP analysis of federal data found about 30,000 Venezuelans headed to Utah, where jobs, cheaper housing and family ties drew newcomers.
- An Associated Press analysis of federal data reveals that about 30,000 of 1 million Venezuelans released into the United States are heading directly to Utah, bypassing traditional immigrant hubs like Miami for smaller cities.
- The state's immigrant-friendly reputation stems from the 2010 Utah Compact, which endorses economic growth and talent attraction. Venezuelans seek better jobs and cheaper homes than those available in Florida.
- Gregorio Rausseo estimates about 40% of his church's more than 700 families are Venezuelan immigrants. Local businesses like Fillerup Employment Services rely on this growing workforce for essential labor roles.
- President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has instilled widespread fear among Venezuelans since 2023, making many less visible. Some have returned to Venezuela voluntarily after losing work authorization.
- Gov. Spencer Cox characterized the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang as "a growing threat in Utah" in 2024, yet few major crimes in the state have been linked to the group.
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Many Venezuelan immigrants shun Florida and turn to smaller cities in Utah, elsewhere – WTOP News
MIDVALE, Utah (AP) — Snow-covered mountains ringing a valley of wide, free-flowing roads remind Venezuelan transplants that the growing suburbs south of Salt La
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Many Venezuelan immigrants shun Florida and turn to smaller cities in Utah, elsewhere
MIDVALE, Utah (AP) — Snow-covered mountains ringing a valley of wide, free-flowing roads remind Venezuelan transplants that the growing suburbs south of Salt Lake City offer what Miami can’t.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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