Adolfo's story was documented through the program Reference of the night by journalist Javier Solórzano, in cooperation with a special investigation by The Herald USA destined to find the stories of Mexicans in the United States.
Adolfo, who lives in Chicago, is a traditional Mexican grocer who found success in the United States. Originally from the state of Guanajuato, he migrated to the North American country forty years ago without any job offer and with little money, but determined due to circumstances.
As he shared, Since he was twenty years old, he was a direct witness and victim of insecurity in his country, That is why he decided to migrate with his wife to the city of Illinois. Today he is sixty years old and has a solid business in the area known as “La Villita”.
Why returning to Mexico is not an option for many immigrants in the United States
Although many immigrants make the decision to leave their country of origin with the idea of working for a few years in the United States and then returning, unfortunately, More and more people are aware that returning is not an option.
Adolfo, for example, shared The Herald USA that The last time he visited Mexico he was a victim of crime. He even stated that he did try to open a store in his state, but he had not yet opened it when they asked him for floor rights, that is, a fee for letting him work.
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