Driven Away by Violence, Mexican Exiles Find New Home in US
Benjamin Zamora - NBC Latino
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November 21, 2013
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The borderland has become an oasis for dozens of Mexican exiles escaping the Mexican drug war and violence in search of political asylum.

Mexican journalists, activists and businessman, among others, have opted to leave everything behind, looking for a new beginning.

Dozens of Mexican nationals are pending the approval and review of the political asylum petitions and even though the probability of a successful outcome is low, none of them are giving up.

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