Hector Escobar

Hector Escobar is the president of the Casa Puebla and the Cermak Road Chamber of Commerce in Chicago. He has been vocal about the fears within the Mexican community regarding strict immigration enforcement, particularly in light of recent ICE raids. Escobar expressed that the community is feeling scared and hesitant to participate in cultural celebrations, leading to the cancellation of the annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Chicago, as many are concerned about the safety of their families amid heightened immigration crackdowns.