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An immigrant tries to hang on to the life he's built in America

By Times-Independent · October 29, 2026 · 1 min read
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When Carlos was 14, he became a marked man. Hed witnessed a gang execution in his Latin American hometown, and suddenly, his life was precarious. He fled. Entering the United States, the teenager registered with authorities and asked for asylum.

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