With three children and a dog, the Aguilar Ortega family trekked through the jungle, hopped freight trains and toured Times Square.
Millions of Venezuelans like the Aguilar Ortega family have fled economic misery and political repression in their homeland as it descended into turmoil.
“The kids want to go to New York,” Mr. Aguilar said in Spanish as he stood by his tent in Mexico City.
Mr. Aguilar created hiding places for their cash, using toenail clippers to cut small openings into Hayli’s jacket and Josué’s pants.
She called Ms. Ortega to check in, and learned of the family’s setup.
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