People I
What is the narrator's name?
Esperanza
What is the union in spanish?
el sindicato
The state in Mexico that allows Guatemalans to cross over to without any special papers.
Chiapas
The names of Esperanza's Children
Liliana and Ricardito
What is "hope" in Spanish?
esperanza
Who is the narrator's husband?
Alberto
What is the "United States of America" in Spanish?
los Estados Unidos
The city that Esperanza last travels to in Mexico.
Tijuana
Who helps them get their paperwork together? (Spanish word for lawyer)
abogada
What is "to arrive" in Spanish?
llegar
Who helps Esperanza cross the border?
Who offers political asylum and work permits?
Department of Immigration
The town that Esperanza reunites with her husband.
San Diego
What do you call the border patrol?
el agente del Patrulla Fronteriza
Who is a coyote?
The person that helps you cross the border illegally
Who gets money to Esperanza in Tijuana?
Fernando
What is CARECEN?
the organization offers legal assistance to latin american immigrants
The place where the strike takes place. (Be complete/detailed)
Guatemala City, Guatemala
What’s the name of the currency in Guatemala?
Quetzales
What is a "strike" in Spanish?
huelga
Who helps Esperanza leave Guatemala, with food and money?
Tete
What is NACARA
The organization offers permanent residence to people that escape their native country
The place where Esperanza crosses the border AND meets up with her children again
San Ysidro
Who is Esperanza's Cousin?
Edgar
What is "injusticia"?
injustice