The Harrowing Reality of U.S. Detention for Immigrant Youth

14/02/2025 1h 17min Temporada 2 Episodio 6
The Harrowing Reality of U.S. Detention for Immigrant Youth

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Join Jacob Tingen as he interviews Aldo Zelada Alfaro, who shares his incredible journey of survival, perseverance, and hope. Aldo’s story begins with fleeing violence and corruption in El Salvador 🇸🇻 as a young adult. After being separated from his family at the U.S. border and spending six months in detention, he was deported—only to later return to the U.S. legally and finally reunite with his family.This powerful episode covers:👉 Surviving life-threatening gang violence and corruption👉 Navigating the U.S. immigration detention system at 18👉 The emotional impact of family separation and reunion👉 How Aldo found resilience and a new life in the U.S. 🌟💬 What’s your takeaway from Aldo’s inspiring story?