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What was going on Historically in the U.S. during this time and did it affect your family? 

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What was going on Historically in the U.S. during this time and did it affect your family? 

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During the 1980s in Mexico, Mexico was going through a financial crisis. On September 19, 1985, an earthquake in Mexico City killed nearly 10,000 people and caused a lot of damage.  The
displaced residents, dissatisfied with the government’s response to their situation, form grassroots organizations that will blossom into a full-fledged human rights and civic action movement during the late 1980s and 1990s.

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There was plenty of obstacles that both of my parents had to face. My dad did end up making it over by paying a coyote $100. However, both of my parents would constantly be caught and taken back. They would make up fake names all the time too.

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How and why did your family come to America?

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How and why did your family come to America?

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My father came to America in 1989. My father and his siblings came here because they wanted to "know America". For example, everyone would talk and talk about how great it was over there and the word spread. Many people left because they thought that life would be easier in America. Also, my mom decided to come here in 1989 as well and for the same reasons.