On a brisk evening in the small town of Tecpán in Central Mexico, the mafia set flames to Alfonso Mendoza’s vehicle and house while his wife, daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren were asleep inside. He was just five blocks away, mourning the death of his twenty-year-old nephew, Omar who had been murdered mere hours before. The mafia had total control of Tecpán and the Mendoza family had ultimately fallen into its web of violence. “Everything begins with them seeing people prosper, seeing … [Read more...]
Esmerelda’s Story: From Fleeing to Activism
Be our spokespersons, stand in solidarity with us, fight with us. We are in this together and we await your help so that they help us and open the borders as quickly as possible. The persecution of Esmerelda’s family traces back 13 years, when her father-in-law was attacked by a group of men from the community of their small town on the border of Guerrero and Oaxaca. Their family has lived a life of caution ever since, watching Guerrero succumb to delinquency and danger, permitted by a … [Read more...]
Yolani’s Story: Living Under the ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy
“We don’t leave our countries to make ourselves rich in another, nor be a burden. We come simply to live, to save our lives, and give a better life to our children. I ask that the people in the US help us, we’re asking for help. Don’t leave us here under MPP ['Remain in Mexico'], which is like leaving us to our predators.” Yolani is originally from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, known as one of the most dangerous cities in the world, where she and her family could not evade the violence that … [Read more...]
Elena’s Story: Dreams on Hold
“My dream has always been that my son would have a good place to live, somewhere safe….a park where he could play. It pains me that I can’t take him to the park to play. My son is twelve years old and he does not know what it means to play in a park.” -Elena, asylum seeker Fleeing Persecution in Guerrero, Mexico Elena began reshaping her life several years ago when she and her husband separated. She and her twelve year old son, Emilio, moved back to Elena’s hometown in Guerrero, … [Read more...]
Curly’s Story: Inspiring Solidarity
In her home country of Venezuela, “Curly,” a young professional working in communications was subject to attacks and persistent threats because of her political stance. She reached a tipping point during the night of April 25th, 2019. That night would be her last in Venezuela, arising the next morning to flee North. Making her way through South America and Mexico, she arrived at the U.S. Mexico border in Juarez, Chihuahua. Upon arrival, she presented herself at the United States port of entry to … [Read more...]
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