Intelligencer Journal Lancaster, PA, August 3rd, 2006
Leading youth to safety
When Roberto Lopez's second brother was killed by juvenile delinquents caught in Venezuela's drug scene, Lopez decided it was time to live in America.
In his town, teens involved in drugs will kill for shoes, watches or money, Lopez said. Neither of his brothers was involved in drug trade, he said, but were victims of it.
"Venezuela is a beautiful country," said Lopez, whose remaining brother and three sisters still live there. "It used to be very safe."
Lopez, who has a bachelor's degree in business administration, was able to get a tourist visa to enter the United...
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