Alyssa Bolaños, 34 years old and raised in the United States, decided Moving to Colombia together with his family due to the political context, insecurity at school and the high costs of the healthcare system. Her story is not an isolated case, but coincides with that of many other women who are planning their future outside the North American country.
Daughter of a Cuban mother and a Tunisian father, Bolaños was born in Tunisia but grew up there in New York and then moved there Orlando, Florida. In recent years people have begun to analyze the possibility leave the United Statespushed by the restrictive immigration policySchool Shootings and the Cost of Health Care. “We didn’t want our children to grow up with this danger”he commented in an interview with cnn.
Finally, four months ago, he decided to pack his bags and He traveled with him to Medellín Colombian husband and his children. As he explained, access to the healthcare system and emotional stability are crucial. “In the United States, it is almost impossible to go to the hospital without thinking about debt,” he noted.
For ten years worked as a legal assistant Immigration issues. The first presidency of Donald Trump marked a turning point. At the time, regulatory changes and increased controls were impacting her mental health. “I couldn’t handle so many changes and now the situation is even worse”he explained and added: “I’m an immigrant, the daughter of an immigrant, and we couldn’t continue with that pressure.”.
He also knows from his own migration experience began passing information to other Americans who are thinking about moving abroad. Share general social media tips through educational content how to settle and live outside the United States.
For Alyssa, the contrast between Colombia and the United States becomes clear in everyday life. In particular, he highlighted healthier diets, better access to health care and the absence of school shootings. “The American dream is a lie, here we can really live in peace”he emphasized.
With that in mind, he added: “I always thought I wanted to live here. Now I feel like it’s my home. Raising my children in this culture, with their family and their roots, was a privilege. The people are incredibly nice and…” “There’s a sense of community that I didn’t know in the United States.”.
On the other hand, he acknowledged that moving to another country brings with it a fear that is difficult to overcome, but still recommended that those thinking about the possibility of leaving the United States have the courage to do so: “I understand that it is scary to leave the only country you know, but the world is big and full of cultures and experiences.” It’s worth taking the risk. And if something doesn’t work, you can always go back.
Bolaños’ experience is consistent with a broader trend. This emerges from a report published by Gallup in mid-November About 40% of American women between the ages of 15 and 44 would like to live outside the country if given the opportunity. The percentage is almost twice that of men in the same age group.
Gallup makes it clear that these are aspirations and not concrete plans. Still, records show a steady increase since the end of Barack Obama’s administration. According to the company Millions of young women imagine their future elsewhere.
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