Chapter 11-12 Summary and Analysis

Mexico City attracted many exiles in the 1950s. Ernesto began to look for work, planning to travel across the country and eventually obtain a visa for the United States. He worked at various odd jobs while trying to find a job in the field of medicine. Hilda arrived in Mexico City and began looking for work. Ernesto met the Cuban Nico Lopez, whom he had known in Guatemala. He learned that Castro's followers had been gathering in Mexico City, awaiting the release of Castro and further orders. Mexico would be their base once Castro was free. Their meeting place was the apartment of Maria Antonia Gonzalez. Ernesto was immediately accepted by them.

Ernesto began an internship at General Hospital which included his food and lodging. In spite of this, he moved in with Hilda. This arrangement allowed him to...