She has asked to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation against her family in Venezuela. Carolina, her husband and their three kids will soon be joining the growing number of Venezuelans seeking asylum in the United states. Venezuelans are now the top asylum seekers in the US, ahead of citizens from China, Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador. His work made him a targetMetro Atlanta area is home to many Venezuelans in the same situation as Carolina. Many have sold everything they had back home and came to America in search of a safe heaven.

Source: CNN June 11, 2017 12:00 UTC