Summary

The author begins to write in the first person, recounting his experiences researching and writing this book. Blitzer first met Juan in 2020, after hearing about the deportation of Vides Casanova from the U.S., and Juan's testimony against the former general. Juan and Blitzer first call in 2020, while both under lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2020, Eddie Anzora was still living in San Salvador, and running English Cool. He had two sons and a stable middle-class life. He also runs a blog dedicated to arts and culture in El Salvador, as he never lost his passion for music.

In 2021, Keldy receives a text from her lawyer, informing her that the new Biden administration has granted her a visa as a part of the reunification process, to undo some of the trauma of the family separation policy. She is able to reunite with her sons...