Nicaraguan Teen Seeks Political Asylum In Maine

KITTERY, Maine — In his native language, “no tiene miedo” is what describes Pablo Orellano. Not afraid, that is for certain. He raised his voice, faced bloodshed and then crossed borders. Now, he’ll attempt to find his place more than 4,000 miles away from his family. He is just 18. Despite the trauma and displacement he’s experienced, Orellano carries an unwavering sense of purpose, and love for the world, at his core. Fleeing a mounting political crisis in his home country of Nicaragua, Orellano arrived in the United States on Sept.

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