Karen Pachacama
Art 263 - 1108
Professor Cacoilo
November 28, 2023
Inmigration
My intervention this time is about immigration. I chose this topic because I want people to understand the struggles that immigrants face in order to find a better future and improve their standard of life. "Calm down, everyone will pass," says a man desperate to leave his country in search of a better future for himself and his family. I interviewed Luis Pachacama, who, like many others, immigrated with his family. In the interview, he will tell us about the ordeal he had to endure to reach this country. The most unfortunate aspect of this story is that he was not the only one who had to deal with such a difficult situation; his two children, ages two and ten, were also affected. Due to the circumstances in his country, both he and his children had to endure hardships that they did not deserve at such a young age.
Depending on the circumstances in their current country, many parents are considering emigrating to another country. For example, in Ecuador, many reports and news outlets have reported an unusually high number of deaths this year. The main causes of deaths this year are due to Ecuador's current president, who does not try to change the country, an excess of drugs, kidnappings, and robberies, all of which have put the country in a bad position. According to the article, insecurity in Ecuador is escalating to historic levels and is becoming a priority for the next government. It refers: "The small South American country, considered only a few years ago as one of the most peaceful in the region, is experiencing the worst insecurity crisis in its history. Police statistics reveal that between January and June of this year, 3,513 murders have been recorded. , which means an increase of 58% compared to 2022." That year the homicide rate was 26 per 100,000 inhabitants, and currently it is already at 20, with a tendency to grow, with which it is estimated that at the end of the year it would close at 40 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants, becoming the highest in the country. violent in the region. Based on the book The Art of Activism refers to "It is very difficult to persuade most people to abandon their old ways to try something new." That, in my opinion, is exactly what Louis did; he realized that the life he was living in Ecuador was unworthy of the purposes and goals he had for himself and his family, and staying there was no longer an option for him. He tried to find a solution and another way to have a better life for himself and his family, which really helped him move forward. Luis has been in the country for four years, and his life has changed dramatically in that time. He began to study English in order to find a good job, and two years later he was able to find a good job as a driver in a very good company. A year later, as a result of how well he knew how to manage his skills and knowledge in his job, a new position opened up for him, and he is now the company's supervisor, and he is thankfully paid well. Today, he is awaiting the birth of his third child, and happily, after all that he has been through, he can provide a better life for his children and wife, with happiness, love, and his needs.
I decided to conduct this interview because I believe it is critical to consider the immigration issue. Although it is difficult to immigrate, those who do so with a set of goals and dreams to achieve. Prosperity and perseverance are reflected in this interview. Luis arrived with nothing and now has comfort for himself and his family, a high and decent salary to support his home, and despite the difficulties he had to overcome, he is happy and has achieved many of his goals, standards that he would probably never have achieved in his native country. “As the years carried on, I used this optimism as a shield.” page 25 Kimberly Drew in her book also expresses his optimism and reflects the desire that he had to leave a mark and succeed in his life.
To summarize, there is always calm after the storm, and it is critical to remember that everything shown today is reaped tomorrow. Nothing lasts forever, not sadness, not pain, not that hard work you despise. Finally, as advice to all immigrants, they should always remember that their dreams must be bigger than their fears.
Interview Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVNMRz0gIo8
Sources
https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/ecuador
https://elpais.com/internacional/2023-07-10/la-inseguridad-en-ecuador-escala-a-niveles-historicos-y-se-impone-como-prioridad-del-proximo-gobierno.html
Kimberly Drew Book
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