Stories – Borderless Magazine NFP

Jesus David Lucena Castillo looks at the back screen of a camera wearing a black puffy coat and cap

After the Buses

A Young Venezuelan Dreamed Of Being A Baseball Player. In Chicago, He Found A New Passion Behind A Camera

Jesus David Lucena Castillo has spent more than five years separated from his family. During Día de los Muertos, a friendly encounter changes his course in the city.

Colin BoyleDecember 3, 2022

Omar with a black turtleneck and beard and mustache standing on a sidewalk, lots of skyscrapers in the background

Jesus J. Montero for Borderless Magazine

After the Buses As Told To

A Venezuelan Father’s Fight To Earn A Living For His Family: ‘I Was Tired Of Not Being Able To Provide For Them’

Denis “Omar” Covis traveled over 3,000 miles to find a job that would support his pregnant wife and children.

Jesus J. MonteroDecember 2, 2022

Tomas point to something in the sky while holding Grecia

Jonathan Aguilar for Borderless Magazine

After the Buses As Told To

A Family’s Search For Home Again After Leaving Venezuela For Chicago

After years of living as migrants, Tomás Alvarado and Carmen Ollarves are starting over in Chicago with their young daughter.

Ambar ColónDecember 2, 2022

Jesus J. Montero for Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

What’s Behind Venezuelan Migrants Coming to Chicago?

Illinois Venezuelan Alliance cofounder Ana Gil Garcia explains why 25% of Venezuela’s population has left Venezuela and how Chicagoans are welcoming Venezuelan migrants.

Diane Bou KhalilDecember 1, 2022