Kataleya Nativi Baca, a transgender woman, came to the U.S. in 2021 seeking asylum due to discrimination and violence in Honduras. While waiting for her asylum interview, the threat of mass deportations under Trump's presidency intensified her fears. To avoid being forcibly returned, she chose to return to Honduras on her terms, citing the importance of maintaining her dignity. Baca had previously endured significant abuse in her home country, which compelled her to leave in 2019 and delayed her entry into the U.S. until April 2021 due to pandemic-related border closures.
Kataleya Nativi Baca chose to return to Honduras after facing the threat of deportation under Trump, prioritizing her dignity over uncertain asylum prospects.
Baca endured years of discrimination in Honduras, including a beating that led her to leave, and needed months to reach the U.S.
Despite her initial hopes for safety and acceptance in the U.S., Baca felt compelled to go back amid fear of deportation and loss of rights.
The closure of borders during the COVID-19 pandemic prolonged Baca's journey, preventing her from entering the U.S. until April 2021.
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