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Area Mexicans sending less money home since Trump took office
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Advertisements line the wall of Mexico Transfers Inc. on Thursday telling customers where they can send money. Mexico Transfers Inc. is a money wiring service in Gainesville. - photo by Erin O. Smith
Fear is returning to the heart of the predominantly Mexican business district in Gainesville. Maria Carrillo said she sees concern on the faces of customers who come to the supermarket and restaurant she opened in 1995 with her husband Jose. Carrillo’s 2 at 503 Atlanta Highway also runs a money transfer service where many of her customers come to pay their utility bills, buy money orders and wire money back to their loved ones in Mexico.