![]() ![]() She barely knew how to write her name.” Carlos mentions the fundamental role of his family in shaping his worldview and identity: “I was inspired by my dad. My dad was very strict because he never went to school so he always wanted us to go to school. ![]() Carlos Castro’s Todos Supermarket not only offers products, but also operates as a pillar of the local community.Ĭarlos remembers about his childhood : “I come from a very humble beginning, we did not have any money, no land or business to inherit from my parents. Todos Supermarket first opened in 1990 to fulfill the needs of the growing Latino community and eventually expanded to serve other communities. Currently, Carlos Castro successfully owns two Todos Supermarkets in the DC metro area. He has owned and operated many businesses in Northern Virginia. He left El Salvador when he was 25 years old due to the civil war (1980-1992). Immigrant Stories from the Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD Metro AreasĮl Salvador: Summary of Interview with Carlos CastroĬarlos Castro was born in Playitas, La Union and raised in San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador.Fiscal and Economic Contributions of Immigrants.National, State, and Metro Immigrant Profiles.Understanding Attitudes Towards Immigrants.Request an iDod Fact Sheet or Spreadsheet. ![]()
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