In this moving moment from Aquí Entre Nos, Mayor @beach.pace of Hillsboro, Oregon, opens up about the frustration of watching federal immigration actions unfold — and the deeply personal story that shapes her compassion.

She shares how her brother-in-law, Victor, left Guatemala more than 40 years ago, hitchhiking through Mexico inside an 18-wheeler truck with a false wall — searching for safety, opportunity, and a chance to live. Today, he’s built a life and a family in the U.S., but his story still lives inside her heart.

“When I hear of people being arrested,” she says, “I think of Victor. They’re my brothers. They’re my neighbors. And it upsets me greatly.”

This episode of Aquí Entre Nos reminds us that leadership isn’t about politics — it’s about humanity. It’s about seeing every story as personal, and every person as part of our community.

Hosted by @hectorfutura and @realtorxiomara | Produced by @advocating_jo | Visuals by @eliorastudiopdx

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