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604. Believing in a Better Future

At the age of 18, Carla moved to the United States with her daughter, where she studied, worked, and started a nail business. She was later deported to Mexico with her daughters, and they now live in a shelter under difficult circumstances. However, Carla remains hopeful that she will be able to return to the United States.

603. A Deported Woman From North Hollywood Who Doesn't Know Mexico

Wendy Rodriguez was deported to Mexico after a minor incident and had to face the uncertainty of returning to a country she did not know. After traveling from Chiapas to Tijuana in search of support, she found shelter in a religious organization and is now looking for work and medical care.

602. A Search for Hope

The migrant friend left El Salvador because of gang violence and joined a migrant caravan to Mexico. After a difficult journey, they reached Tijuana, where they now wait for an opportunity to cross into the United States and eventually return to Mexico to buy land.

601. A Mistake That Comes With a Very High Price

Francisco lived most of his life in the United States before being deported because of an immigration paperwork mistake. After deportation, he face loneliness, depression, and financial struggles, but he continues moving forward and wants others to learn from his experience.

600. My Crime Was Being a Vendor at the Swap Meets

After being deported in 2026 following 35 years of living with a clean record in Los Angeles, Alejandro Villanueva recounts the impact of attempting to cross the border again to reclaim his business and life.

599. A Better Life For Migrants

A migrant talks about his experience in Tijuana after the cancellation of CBP One in 2025. He is now looking for work and trying to communicate his desire for opportunities and resources to improve his quality of life. He is grateful for the resources and organizations that do exist to support migrants, but he is seeking greater stability.

598. A Female Cook from Los Mochis

Aurora left Los Mochis with her husband due to the lack of work and arrived in Tijuana after a difficult journey. She is now staying at a shelter, where she seeks opportunities in cooking and a permit to go to the United States.

597. Starting Over: A Carreer Shift After Deportation

After being deported to Tijuana as an adult, a migrant built a new life while working long hours in the call center industry and pursuing a degree in business administration. Now, he hopes to inspire other return migrants to pursue higher education and is working toward leaving the call center industry to build a career aligned with his education.

596. Aragua

Jenireth recounts the migration journey she made with her Venezuelan family along a difficult route toward the United States. After facing numerous risks and waiting in Ciudad Juárez, they decided to request a return to Venezuela. A story of hope and resilience in the face of unexpected circumstances.

595. A Mother Trapped in Tijuana

Rita shares how she escaped an abusive relationship to protect her son. As she tries to rebuild her life in Tijuana, she faces emotional and financial challenges. Her story reflects resilience, hope, and the desire to give her son a safe childhood.