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'A place for them here': It's the migrants Trump rejects that will make Melbourne best
By Lia Timson
15 October 2018 — 1:04pm
Diego Reyas came to Australia five years ago from Colombia for a masters degree.
He liked it, saw opportunities and opened a cafe.
His business Cento Mani now employs Colombians, imports some of Melbourne's best coffees and offers Spanish-speaking walking tours of the city.
. . .
The state wants to double the number of students and visitors from Latin America, hoping to fill a gap created by US President Donald Trump as he alienates his closest neighbours.
More:
https://www.smh.com.au/world/south-america/a-place-for-them-here-it-s-the-migrants-trump-rejects-that-will-make-melbourne-best-20181011-p5095k.html
