MIGRANTES EN USA

"I finished the basics and then I went to the capital to work, it was there that I met some friends who were talking about the opportunity to go to the United States, I told my parents about my concern and they supported me. I arrived in this country without knowing anyone, a little girl who came in the group gave me a lodging at her house and at the same time suggested that I work with her in a clothing factory from 7am to 7pm, at the end of the month they did not pay me a penny for...

"My name is Julio, in 2004 I decided to undertake a trip to the United States, 17 years have passed, time in which I have not been able to see my parents who are one of the most important pillars in my life, today Today seeing the well-being of my family in Guatemala motivates me to keep going, knowing that my parents are fine and that I have been able to help them makes me happy, I try not to think about what I would do if something happens to them and I cannot do something for They, I know...

"My name is Carlos, I came to the United States when I was 19 years old, just when I graduated from high school. I lived with my parents and grandparents in the same house in Patulul, Suchitepequez. Knowing that in Guatemala I had no opportunity to get ahead, I decided to come to the United States, taking advantage of the fact that my aunt lived here. I still have my parents, to whom one day I promised to give them a proper and dignified place to live, thanks to my work I was able to fulfill that dream and although...