A Long Journey Home - Death of Illegal Immigrant { 36 images } Created 30 Jun 2014
"A Long Journey Home"
Mariana de la Torre, 28, was diagnosed with cervical cancer in July 2007, eight months after crossing the border illegally from Mexico into the U.S. to escape an abusive boyfriend. In order to receive medical treatment, Mariana bought somebody’s ID and medical card in an underground market but by the time she was admitted, the cancer had become terminal. With the assistance of the Mexican embassy and an NGO helping illegal immigrants, Mariana was permitted to leave the U.S. and return to her home in Mexico to reunite with her three children as her last wish.
Mariana de la Torre, 28, was diagnosed with cervical cancer in July 2007, eight months after crossing the border illegally from Mexico into the U.S. to escape an abusive boyfriend. In order to receive medical treatment, Mariana bought somebody’s ID and medical card in an underground market but by the time she was admitted, the cancer had become terminal. With the assistance of the Mexican embassy and an NGO helping illegal immigrants, Mariana was permitted to leave the U.S. and return to her home in Mexico to reunite with her three children as her last wish.
