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  • “They don’t inform you well. If they had explained me step by step what I have experienced here, probably I would have thought it twice and I wouldn’t have traveled by the jungle”.
    “They don’t inform you well. If they had explained me step by step what I have experienced here, probably I would have thought it twice and I wouldn’t have traveled by the jungle”.
  • “As I traveled alone, they stole my bag and the few money I had (…) Any person can show up and steal your belongings, and if you resist, they can take your life”.
    “As I traveled alone, they stole my bag and the few money I had (…) Any person can show up and steal your belongings, and if you resist, they can take your life”.
  • “If I had a job and food, I would have stayed in my country. Not every country is like they tell you, in some places you find xenophobia. Working in another country is not easy”.
    “If I had a job and food, I would have stayed in my country. Not every country is like they tell you, in some places you find xenophobia. Working in another country is not easy”.
  • Hombre joven con barba y bigote. Lleva camiseta informal, roja.
    From my point of view, the best opportunity that a migrant can have in the host country is to meet people who will become key actors in the development of our life in this new home.
    Juan, 34 years old.
  • Muchacho joven, muy delgado, con una camiseta con temática de superhéroes.
    Since you never know what might happen, studying is essential to be prepared for any life situation. If you migrate to another country, never stop considering studying.
    Diego, 18 years old.