Teenage Athlete's Dream Shattered: Student Deported from US to Guatemala Faces Tragedy and Resilience

Oct 23, 2025 04:29 pm CST

A promising 17-year-old athlete's life was upended when she and her mother were suddenly deported from Los Angeles to Guatemala. After fleeing gang violence in 2016, they had built a new life in the US, with Nory excelling in school and sports. Following their deportation, tragedy struck when her mother passed away, yet Nory continues her education virtually while supported by her former school community.