Cold Days in the Diaspora
Translated by Marvin Najarro Campestre always wanted to buy winter boots, but it is something he can’t afford despite his three jobs. He imagines them, he pictures himself with his boots on, keeping his feet warm in below zero temperatures. Winter clothing is expensive and the boots much more, having them is a luxury for a 75-years-old undocumented immigrant, with no labor rights, like Campestre. He would like to have a chumpa1 and a pair of winter gloves and also pants, the clothes he uses to work does not help him with the cold temperatures, they are the same ones he wears…