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Lucía and her children were able to enter the US with humanitarian parole, but her husband was detained for illegal reentry and then deported. She tried to take care of her kids by herself in Kansas and then Chicago, but as an immigrant it was very hard. She also learned that it would be difficult for her to justify an asylum case. In the end she decided to return to Mexico.

Anayeli fled her home due to domestic violence. Then, when her father was murdered, an aunt suggested that she come to the border to try to seek protection in the US. When she recorded her story in the fall of 2025, she was waiting for the chance to cross.

A Venezuelan migrant experienced that the extreme crisis in her country forced her to flee and undertake a dangerous journey filled with abuse, hunger, and fear toward the US. Despite the hardships and uncertainty at the border, she maintains hope of reuniting with her family and finding a better life.

Daniel shares his journey from Guadalajara, Mexico, to the United States at age 17, describing how a stranger helped him cross the border and how a family in Los Angeles took him into their home when he arrived alone with no connections. He reflects with gratitude on the kindness he received and credits hard work, perseverance, and community support for helping him build a successful life in the United States over the next 32 years.

Daniel Zaragoza’s story sheds light on the resilience of an undocumented migrant. In this video, he shares details about the jobs he held and the people who supported him in the U.S. Finally, he discusses the uncertainty and instability caused by his detention.

Amílcar shares his testimony about corruption within El Salvador's prison system and his journey crossing to Mexico with a migrant caravan in search of safety and opportunity.

Amílcar is one of many Salvadorans who were affected under the government of Guillermo. Due to the corruption and collaboration with gangs within the government of El Salvador, he migrated to Mexico in search of a better life where he has begun working in a security company and found shelter at Casa De Oracion Del Migrante.

Abigaíl recounts her journey migrating from Honduras. She narrates the challenges she endured by a cartel and in getting her residency. Abigaíl also recounts the help given by shelters.

Despite facing uncertainty regarding her migration outcome and the support of her baby, with the help of Espacio Migrante and Borderline Crisis Center, Abigail has found the will to be herself.

After living in the US for 20 years, a Cuban migrant was deported to Mexico. Despite the circumstances, he is working hard to build a new life. Going to church has helped him keep moving forward, and he encourages other deported people to not give up.