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Peruanos dicen que les prometieron trabajos en Rusia, pero terminaron en el frente en Ucrania
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 28, 2026
· 12 min read
Por Magdalena Sofia Vitores Moreno, Max Saltman, Jimena De La Quintana y Katharina Krebs, CNN
La última vez que Norma vio a su hijo fue a finales de enero, cuando lo dejó en un aeropuerto en Lima, la capital de Perú. Él le dijo que había encontrado un trabajo como cocinero para el Ejército ruso...
Key takeaway Su hijo, de 31 años, nunca había salido de Perú antes y ni siquiera había sostenido un arma.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The situation of Peruvian men being recruited to fight in Ukraine has a direct impact on the El Paso community, given the city's strong cultural and economic ties to Latin America. Many El Paso residents have family members or friends who have migrated to the United States from Peru and other Latin American countries, and the news of deceptive recruitment tactics may resonate deeply with them. The fact that these men were lured with promises of lucrative jobs and citizenship, only to end up on the front lines of a war, raises concerns about the vulnerability of immigrant communities to exploitation. As the story of Norma's son unfolds, El Paso residents may be prompted to consider the potential risks faced by their own loved ones who may be seeking better opportunities abroad, and the need for greater awareness and support to protect them from similar situations.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 12 min
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What is this story about? Por Magdalena Sofia Vitores Moreno, Max Saltman, Jimena De La Quintana y Katharina Krebs, CNN
La última vez que Norma vio a su hijo fue a finales de enero, cuando lo dejó en un aeropuerto en Lima, la capital de Perú. Él le dijo que había encontrado un trabajo como cocinero para el Ejército ruso...
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