Dago And Aracely: The American Dream

On the day, February 6, 1999 Dago and Aracely left their hometown Namiquipa, Chihuahua to purse “The American Dream”. The couple had just gotten married and were 18. To pursue their dreams, they would have to cross the border to the United States. Like many immigrants, they would go in search for a a better life for them and for their families. The couple found a coyote and had set the cross date for Feb. 14 at 1 am, this would make it harder to be spotted. They had payed 2,00 for both to cross. They stayed there for 8 day waiting for the coyote to take them to the desert where they would cross. Dago and Aracely walked for over 8 hours. The long dreadful journey bean by taking a bus to Agua Prieta which is approximately 8 hours and 43 minutes from Namiquipa Chihuahua. As they made they’re through the hills, they had to watch out for Border Patrol Agents. Along with watching out for border patrols they had to lookout for robbers. After 8 hours of walking they reached the fence that led them Douglas, Arizona. Once crossed each immigrant went their spate way to find opportunities. The couple was lucky as most immigrants don’t make the week long journey and end up dying from dehydration. Today Dagoberto and Aracely have 3 kids who were all born in Denver, Colorado, and are living “The …show more content…
Only 22% saw Mexico as a good partner (US-Mexico Relations). Both Mexico and the United States are challenged in terms of addressing drugs, and immigrants coming from Mexico (Obstacles and Opportunities). People crossing the border hire smugglers called “Coyotes” to help them guide the crossing (The Mexican Americans). Experts say that border flow across southwest border has dramatically dropped since 2000. Also, they say that crossing the border in more difficult today than it was 10-15 years ago. In some areas of the southwest border, the wall could be has high up to 18-20 feet (US-Mexico