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In 2005, San Luis Potosi, Mexico had a population of approximately 2,410,414 people. In the years since, it has lost at least seven families to Chickasha, Okla. nearly 1,100 miles away. Maria, Lizbeth, Mayro, Muriana, Matilde,

Teresa and Maria Esther all came with their families to this rural community of approximately 16,000. Maria Esther said, “I wanted a better way of life and better opportunities for working and for my family. I wanted to see my family and there are better opportunities for jobs and education here.”

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