You're a young Colombian who's just secured a job in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles as part of a construction team. With the money you earn, you figure, not only can you pay rent and buy groceries—but also send home a portion of your paycheck each month to help provide for your family back in Barranquilla.
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