Cultural Diplomacy in Arizona in the Wake of SB 1070

The coming into force of SB 1070 in Arizona made the Mexican community wary of expressing its cultural identity out of fear of migratory action by local authorities. The law also affected family dynamics and community relations. Nine years later, the promotion of Mexican culture by Mexican consulates in Arizona has proven an effective means of reweaving the fabric of society and vindicating the value of the contributions the Mexican community makes to the state of Arizona.