Since March 2015
I have had so many problems.
Extortion.
Death Threats.
The gangs threatened
To take me.
To take my son.
If I did not give them the money
I earn from my job in sales.
I am the sole provider for my son.
To survive; I must work.
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The gangs forbid me
to leave the territory.
They have to look for me
for extortion
for murder.
I could not remain any longer.
It was impossible to survive.
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It is true in my country
El Salvador.
The gangs are the ones with the power.
The gangs hold power over
Everyone.
They told me:
‘If you do not give us
everything we ask for
you will bleed.’
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I have two sons.
Only one came with me.
The other one is a little older.
He is stronger.
It is more necessary
for the little one and me
To escape to safety.
Mother 9-14-16My Case for Asylum
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