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After the Buses

A Young Venezuelan Had Never Heard Of Chicago. Now, He’s Starting A Life Here.

Jhopsef Stiven spent years hopping countries in search of a better life. He's one of thousands of migrants starting over in Chicago with no family or knowledge of the city.

Alex V. HernandezDecember 4, 2022

Maikel wearing a black NVA jacket and smiling with fall leaves

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After the Buses

Young Venezuelan Struggles To Build A Life And Pay Off Debt Of His Journey To America

Maikel Jose Tineo was hopeful about his new life in Chicago. But since he’s arrived, he's been stiffed by a job and watched his friend rushed to the emergency room. Now, he’s wondering if he should stay.

Madison SavedraDecember 4, 2022

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After the Buses

A Venezuelan Father Came To America In Pursuit Of A Better Job To Support His Family. But He Had To Leave His Young Daughter Behind.

Yorvi Sánchez found friends in Chicago, but he isn’t looking forward to Christmas without his 7-year-old daughter. "Being able to help them from here is the whole reason I came here,” he said.

Alex V. HernandezDecember 3, 2022

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After the Buses

A Young Venezuelan Had A Simple Dream To Make Money And Travel. He Was On His Own For The First Time In His Life.

After being separated from his family at the border, Delwuins was alone for months in a suburban hotel, with little to do. Without a car or work permit, his options to make money were limited.

Madison SavedraDecember 3, 2022

Nolram wears a gray and white beanie with a black shirt and jacket and black fence behind him

Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago

After the Buses

A Young Father Survived A Deadly Journey To Provide For His Family. The Danger Didn’t End Once He Arrived In Chicago

Nolram Cardozo came to a shelter housing hundreds of single men. He made friends and found temp work, but his path took a turn for the worst when he was hospitalized.

Madison SavedraDecember 3, 2022

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

Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago

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

80's artists like: Flans, Timbiriche, Lucia Mendez, Locomia on a blue tv with a pink and blue fluorescent background

Things to do

Three Things to Do in Chicago, Dec. 1- 7

Learn a new Bollywood hip-hop dance routine, dance the night away to 80s retro music or take a class about the history of the Greek-Turkish conflict.

Borderless Magazine StaffNovember 30, 2022

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