3,000 Venezuelan immigrants in Aurora, Colorado face language and school enrollment challenges; city government resists support amidst unfounded fears.

Venezuelan immigrants in Aurora, Colorado, face significant challenges as over 3,000 new students arrive seeking better lives. The city government has resisted providing support for these newcomers, with the mayor and political figures spreading unfounded fears about gangs and disease. Families like the Ramirez's grapple with language barriers and school enrollment issues while awaiting asylum hearings in 2025. Their experiences reflect a polarized environment impacting their integration and future.

October 27, 2024
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