Elizabeth Mendoza
Elizabeth Mendoza is an immigrant from El Salvador and the owner of Restaurante Y Pupuseria La Ceiba in Compton, California. She gained national attention during a protest against President Donald Trump's immigration policies when she and her staff provided aid to both protesters and law enforcement officers clashing outside her restaurant. Mendoza's compassionate actions included offering water, towels, and even milk to those affected by the chemical irritants used during the protests. She emphasized the importance of empathy and humanity, stating that her actions were driven by a desire to help people in need, regardless of their background.
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Elizabeth Mendoza is the owner of La Ceiba Restaurant, a Salvadoran eatery in Long Beach, who welcomed police and protesters seeking help after being pepper-sprayed.
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Elizabeth Mendoza, an immigrant from El Salvador, has gained notoriety after videos of her and her staff sheltering protesters and helping law enforcement agents in her restaurant spread across social media.
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