Yosbelin Pérez

Yosbelin Pérez, a 30-year-old Venezuelan woman, faced dire challenges after being deported from the United States. She had previously sold her home and belongings to fund her migration journey, only to return to a Venezuela grappling with an even deeper economic crisis. Living in her in-laws' home and burdened with a $1,000 debt, she struggles to make ends meet while producing kitchen utensils with borrowed tools. The economic situation is dire, with a minimum wage stuck at about $1 per month, and she has also faced extortion attempts from officials since her return. Her story reflects the harsh realities faced by many Venezuelans returning from abroad.