With tumult in their new home and homeland, Central Florida’s Venezuelans wonder where to turn

With tumult in their new home and homeland, Central Florida’s Venezuelans wonder where to turn

Alfonzo Castillo came to the U.S. in 2019, fleeing the oppressive Venezuelan regime with his wife, daughter and a dream to keep his restaurant alive. He’s done more than just that — graduating from a food truck to two restaurants, one in Orlando and one in Tampa, and adding a son to his family. But now his stay in the country where he rebuilt his business and life is fraught with uncertainty. Amid a turbulent series of deportation initiatives fr…

With tumult in their new home and homeland, Central Florida's Venezuelans wonder where to turn

Alfonzo Castillo came to the U.S. in 2019, fleeing the oppressive Venezuelan regime with his wife, daughter and a dream to keep his restaurant alive. He’s done more than just that — graduating from a food truck to two restaurants, one in ...