A Tragic Homecoming
After nearly two decades in Chicago, Silverio Villegas González returned to Michoacán in a coffin. His death at the hands of federal agents left two families divided by borders, shattered with grief, and with a lot of unanswered questions.
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“come celebrate
with me that everyday
something has tried to kill me
and has failed.”
- Lucille Clifton
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Agentes federales realizan redada en edificio de South Shore, deteniendo a familias y niños
Las familias fueron despertadas por granadas aturdidoras y helicópteros mientras cientos de agentes federales allanaron sus hogares. Días después, los vecinos siguen buscando a los desaparecidos.
Public Meetings Report — October 9, 2025
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Notes
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