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Lydia's Necklace

This is a piece of jewelry that is a gold chain with three loops representing immediate family members. It symbolizes family and love.

Tattoos

These are marks that cartel members receive on their skin to show they belong to a cartel. They symbolize danger and death.

Papi's Baseball Hat

This is something that Luca wears that belonged to Sebastian. It symbolizes grief.

Clouds

These are often on the ground in the forest in Honduras where Rebeca and Soledad are from. They symbolize home, security, and innocence.

Javier's Poem

This is something that a cartel leader writes. It symbolizes vulnerability and intimacy.

Flags

These fly to represent Mexico and the United States. They symbolize a chance for a new life.

Sebastian's Wedding Ring

Lydia takes this from her husband’s hand after he dies. It symbolizes memories, comfort, and protection.

Arivaca

This is an Arizona border town...

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