locals

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"People are going to have to pay again to come and see the seafront and maybe use a coffee shop or something like that. And for the locals, it's sad."

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Farming and animal husbandry are the main sources of income for locals in this region known for its hazelnuts, which are exported across the world.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

LA28 previously advertised tickets as being affordable for locals, but many shoppers last month were dismayed to find prices in the thousands.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The project has divided locals, with a petition against the development attracting more than 120,000 signatures, while another petition supporting the deal had about 3,600 signatures, according to local media.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

“Some of the locals say your father still visits the chinchorros on the road to Manatí,” she says, watching me carefully.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya