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Vidal's Journey From Guatemala Case Study

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Vidal is a 13 year old, Hispanic male, from Guatemala. Vidal arrived at Leake and Watts on 08/11/2017 after being detained by Immigration Costume Enforcement (ICE) in Texas together with his alleged father Cristian Alvarado Alvarado. Both were separated during the time of apprehension. Vidal traveled from Guatemala to the United States illegally with his alleged father and a different identification due to extreme poverty and the lack of educational opportunities in Guatemala. Due to continuous assessment with Vidal, he disclosed the idea of journeying to the USA come from Cristian Alvarado Alvarado and Berta Maribel Funes both related to the family. Vidal disclosed the idea of journeying with the name of Briner Ferlandi Alvarado Funes came from Cristian Alvarado Alvarado and Berta Maribel Funes. …show more content…

Vidal shared that Cristian Alvarado and Berta Marible Funes cared for him back in home country; because his parents were not able to support him. Furthermore, Vidal explained to the team that his parents are Angelina Jimenez Solis and Victor Alvarado Alvarado. Vidal shared that his parents agreed with Cristian Alvarado Alvarado and Berta Marible Funes for him to travel with the documents (birth certificate) of Briner Ferlandi Alvarado Funes who is the son of Cristian Alvarado Alvarado and Berta Maribel Funes. The team reached out to Vidal parents who confirmed the information. Also, Ms. Berta Maribel Funes provide an explanation letter clarifying the reasons for Vidal coming to the USA with other

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