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A Haitian immigrant turned Tijuana restaurateur is building a new life—and a new family identity—in Mexico, where her granddaughter’s birth automatically granted her Mexican citizenship, a right President Trump has attacked as unfair. Vivianne Petit Frere, who fled Brazil hoping for America, found her purpose in Mexico, turning her restaurant into a cultural beacon while learning Spanish and pursuing social work. As the Supreme Court prepares to rule on birthright citizenship, her story highlights how Mexico’s policy offers stability to immigrant families—and how denying such rights may reflect deeper biases. She’s now pursuing Mexican citizenship, believing it will unlock even more opportunities for her and her community.

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