The survival story of Captain Aló: his beginnings in irregular migration
Carlos Pérez, popularly known in the digital sphere as El Capitán Aló, has shared a shocking account of his personal experiences related to irregular migration. As he revealed, his contact with this dangerous world began at a very early age, when he was barely 14 years old.
Captain Aló detailed that his foray into these maritime routes was motivated by a proposal from an acquaintance, which led him directly to the docks. It was in that setting that he had his first encounter with the vessels used to attempt to cross the sea to Puerto Rico, a dynamic that would mark his adolescent years.
Five journeys marked by risk
Despite the uncertainty and the natural fear he felt in the face of the magnitude of the danger, Pérez participated in a total of five illegal crossings. These experiences, which he now remembers as part of his life story, form the central axis of his participation in a new audiovisual production titled “The Last Journey”.
Carlos Pérez’s testimony seeks to make visible the harsh reality that thousands of people face when choosing irregular routes, highlighting the latent risks that put physical integrity and life at stake on the high seas.
Awareness of safe migration
Beyond narrating their own experiences, the project “The Last Journey” has the fundamental purpose of educating about existing migratory alternatives. The production emphasizes the importance of using the legal channels enabled by the authorities to travel to the United States, such as work visa programs, tourism, and cultural exchanges.
The intention of this initiative is to discourage the use of dangerous routes that, far from guaranteeing a prosperous future, expose migrants to situations of extreme vulnerability.
The premiere of “The Last Journey” is scheduled for this Thursday, September 3rd, starting at 7:00 PM, where more details about these shocking experiences will be offered.
