Julio Tordoya

Julio Tordoya

Julio, a native of Peru, pursued studies in education, graphic design, photography, and journalism. He started teaching in a rural community near Lima in 2006 and worked there for four years before mo

3 posts
The suicides of two Latina children in the South further erode immigrant parents’ sense of safety
Immigration

The suicides of two Latina children in the South further erode immigrant parents’ sense of safety

Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, 11, of Texas and Gabriela Aparicio Ortega, 13, of North Carolina died by suicide in February after being bullied about their parents’ alleged immigration statuses

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9 Min
By: Julio Tordoya
Months after Hurricane Helene, immigrants struggle to find a path to recovery
Climate & Environment

Months after Hurricane Helene, immigrants struggle to find a path to recovery

Swannanoa has long been home to a thriving Latinx community that is now struggling to find housing and employment in Western North Carolina

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7 Min
By: Julio Tordoya
A man, woman and child smile at the camera as they stand next to a red car in a parking lot.
Climate & Environment

Immigrants in western NC face a long road to recovery after Hurricane Helene

Immigrant and Latinx-serving organizations in the region have become a lifeline, offering information, language access, donations, and other crucial services

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10 Min
By: Julio Tordoya, Tina Vásquez

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