I moved my family from Florida to Colombia. The lifestyle is affordable and we love the vibrant culture, but it's hard to adjust to the lack of urgency.

"We started having serious conversations about moving when the Trump administration took office a second time, and we had safety concerns about our children's school. We absolutely did not want to raise our kids in a place with a threat of school shootings."

"The emotional aspect of moving, saying goodbye to friends and family, was the hardest. Family is a big part of Latino culture, so it was hard being the first of our family to leave."

"We weren't going to let anyone's perspective hold us back because, at the end of the day, we have to focus on the lives of our children and ourselves."

A family relocated from Orlando to Medellin, Colombia, due to safety concerns about school shootings and a desire for a better lifestyle. The husband, originally from Colombia, was influenced by the political climate in the U.S. The family enjoys a more affordable lifestyle and a vibrant culture, although the emotional toll of leaving friends and family was significant. They faced skepticism from their immigrant families but prioritized their children's needs. The move involved careful selection of belongings and an adjustment to the local work culture, emphasizing family values in Colombian society.

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