Lucía* (left) and her sister, Eva* (right), had to flee Venezuela with twelve relatives due to political persecution. Their mother received treatment for a chronic skin condition from MSF teams in Mexico City, though she has also required specialized care. “We understand that we are occupying public spaces and are very grateful to the local people, who have mostly been welcoming,” said Lucía. “We hope to stay in Mexico and have applied for asylum here.”
*pseudonyms