SIREN Condemns Trump’s Renewed Attacks DACA/ SIREN condena los renovados ataques de Trump DACA

For Immediate Release: Wednesday 29, 2020

Contact: Priya Murthy mediainquiries@siren-bayarea.org

Phone: 408-453-3003 land line

SIREN Condemns Trump’s Renewed Attacks DACA

Today, in another blatant attempt to attack immigrant communities, the Trump Administration announced that it would not comply with the United States Supreme Court’s recent ruling regarding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). In a memo released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the agency announced that it will: not accept initial DACA applications, not grant advance parole unless they meet “exceptional circumstances”, and it will shorten the current DACA protection and work authorization period from two years to one year for pending and future renewal applications. Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN) strongly condemns the Administration’s repeated repeated efforts to perpetuate its xenophobic agenda.

SIREN expresses its deepest empathy and support for DACA recipients, DACA eligible recipients, and the entire immigrant community for this immoral and hateful move by the federal government . In addition to worrying about the ongoing global pandemic, current and potential DACA recipients now have to worry about being in legal limbo yet again. 2 Maricela Gutierrez, SIREN’s Executive Director, stated “This should also serve as a reminder that this is not the first time the Trump administration attacks immigrant communities—it is just the latest. Yet the community is resilient and has fought back time and time again. DACA-recipients were instrumental in the fight to secure the decision that the Supreme Court rendered and will continue to fight against this racist effort by Trump. This Administration cannot play games with the lives of our communities.”

SIREN continues to ensure community members are informed and that allies can support. In response to this memo, SIREN urges the following

• For DACA-recipients or potential DACA-recipients, we are here to serve you. Please call our San Jose office (408-453-3003) or Fresno office (559-840-0005) to schedule an appointment with one of our attorneys to discuss your options.

• For Congress, we urge members to pass a Clean DREAM Act so there is a permanent solution

• For state and local governments, we urge you to continue to do everything in your power to fight for Dreamers and increase funds for DACA scholarships.

• For allies, we urge you to contribute to SIREN so we can provide fee scholarships in order to cover the exorbitant $495 fee—which may now be an annual fee (rather than every two years) under this new memo for those already fighting to make ends meet.

DACA recipients—we see you, we hear, and we will continue to fight for you.

SIREN condena los renovados ataques de Trump DACA

Hoy, en otro intento descarado de atacar a las comunidades de inmigrantes, la Administración Trump anunció que no cumpliría con la decisión de la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos con respecto a la Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia—el programa conocido como DACA. En un memorando publicado por el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional, la agencia anunció que: no aceptará solicitudes iniciales de DACA, no otorgará libertad condicional a menos que cumplan con "circunstancias excepcionales", y acortará la protección de DACA y la autorización de trabajo actuales período de dos años a un año para solicitudes de renovación pendientes y futuras. La organización SIREN condena enérgicamente los repetidos esfuerzos de la Administración para perpetuar su agenda xenófoba.

SIREN expresa su más profunda empatía y apoyo a los beneficiarios de DACA, potenciales receptores de DACA, y a toda la comunidad inmigrante por este movimiento inmoral y odioso del gobierno federal. Además de preocuparse por la pandemia mundial en curso, los beneficiarios actuales y potenciales de DACA ahora tienen que preocuparse por estar nuevamente en el limbo legal.

Maricela Gutiérrez, directora ejecutiva de SIREN, declaró: "Esto también debería servir como un recordatorio de que esta no es la primera vez que la administración Trump ataca a las comunidades de inmigrantes, solo es el ataque más reciente. Sin embargo, la comunidad es resistente y ha luchado una y otra vez. Los beneficiarios de DACA fueron fundamentales en la lucha para asegurar la decisión que tomó la Corte Suprema y continuarán luchando contra este esfuerzo racista de Trump. Esta Administración no puede jugar con la vida de nuestras comunidades ".

SIREN continúa garantizando que los miembros de la comunidad estén informados y que los aliados puedan apoyar. En respuesta a este memo, SIREN insta a lo siguiente:

• Para los receptores de DACA o los posibles receptores de DACA, estamos aquí para servirle.

• Llame a nuestra oficina de San José (408-453-3003) o a la oficina de Fresno (559-840-0005) para programar una cita con uno de nuestros abogados para analizar sus opciones.

• Para el Congreso, instamos a los miembros a aprobar una Ley Clean DREAM para que haya una solución permanente

• Para los gobiernos estatales y locales, lo instamos a que continúe haciendo todo lo que esté a su alcance para luchar por los Dreamers y aumentar los fondos para las becas DACA.

• Para los aliados, les instamos a que contribuyan a SIREN para que podamos proporcionar becas con el fin de cubrir la exorbitante tarifa de $ 495, que ahora puede ser una tarifa anual (en lugar de cada dos años) en virtud de este nuevo memo para aquellos que ya luchan para llegar a fin de mes conoce
  

Destinatarios de DACA—te vemos, te escuchamos y seguiremos luchando por ti.

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SIREN Condemns Finalization of Public Charge Regulations // SIREN Condena La Finalización de las Regulaciones de Carga Pública

Organization Supports Litigation and Congressional Challenges to Protection Low-Income Immigrants and Their Families

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) finalized its regulations, to be published on Wednesday, that will change the agency’s determination of “public charge”. When the regulation was initially proposed by the federal government, it was met with overwhelming opposition from those who work with immigrant communities as a clearly discriminatory attack on immigrants surviving through poverty. While analysis of the final rule is still underway by legal experts, it will expand the types of benefits used in the determination of “public charge” and make it more difficult for low-income individuals to demonstrate that they can receive a green card. This will result in a chilling effect on any immigrant who gets basic government for necessities such as having a roof over their heads or putting food on the table. Many of those affected are tax paying immigrants who would be targeted for using the very public benefits that they pay into and help support. The new rule goes into effect on October 15, 2019 and national organizations and local governments, including Santa Clara County, have announced they will file lawsuits to prevent its implementation.

The following is a statement from Maricela Gutiérrez, Executive Director of SIREN:

“The decision by the Trump administration to move forward with finalizing this rule is nothing less than racist. During a time when immigrants are already reeling from a myriad of attacks by targeting immigrants, it is especially egregious to make it harder for those seeking a green card. This rule has already had a chilling effect on immigrants who rely upon the government for their health care, housing, and basic food needs - even if they will not be affected by the rule itself or are not seeking a green card. The administration is sending a clear message that if you are not white and you are not wealthy, you are not welcome. As analysis of the rule unfolds, SIREN will continue to educate the community on the rule, support litigation efforts to challenge the rule, and urge Members of Congress to support legislation preventing its implementation.”

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La Red de Servicios, Derechos de los Inmigrantes y Educación (SIREN) condena la finalización de las regulaciones de carga pública

La organización apoya los litigios y los desafíos del Congreso para proteger a los inmigrantes de bajos ingresos y sus familias

Hoy, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) finalizó sus regulaciones, que se publicarán el miércoles, que cambiarán la determinación de la agencia de "carga pública". Cuando el gobierno federal propuso inicialmente la regulación, se encontró con una oposición abrumadora de quienes trabajan con comunidades de inmigrantes como un ataque claramente discriminatorio contra los inmigrantes que sobreviven en la pobreza. Si bien el análisis de la regla final aún está en marcha por expertos legales, ampliará los tipos de beneficios utilizados en la determinación de "carga pública" y hará que sea más difícil para las personas de bajos ingresos demostrar que pueden recibir una tarjeta verde. Esto resultará en un efecto escalofriante en cualquier inmigrante que obtenga un gobierno básico para necesidades tales como tener un techo sobre sus cabezas o poner comida en la mesa. Muchos de los afectados son inmigrantes que pagan impuestos que serían el objetivo de utilizar los beneficios públicos en los que pagan y ayudan a mantener. La nueva regla entra en vigencia el 15 de octubre de 2019 y las organizaciones nacionales y los gobiernos locales, incluido el condado de Santa Clara, han anunciado que presentarán demandas para evitar su implementación.

Lo siguiente es una declaración de Maricela Gutiérrez, Directora Ejecutiva de SIREN:

“La decisión de la administración Trump de avanzar en la finalización de esta regla es nada menos que racista. Durante un momento en que los inmigrantes ya se están recuperando de una miríada de ataques al atacar a los inmigrantes, es especialmente atroz hacer que sea más difícil para aquellos que buscan una tarjeta verde. Esta regla ya ha tenido un efecto escalofriante en los inmigrantes que dependen del gobierno para su atención médica, vivienda y necesidades alimentarias básicas, incluso si no se verán afectados por la regla en sí o si no están buscando una tarjeta verde. La administración está enviando un mensaje claro de que si no eres blanco y no eres rico, no eres bienvenido. A medida que continúe el análisis de la regla, SIREN continuará educando a la comunidad sobre la regla, respaldará los esfuerzos de litigio para desafiar la regla e instará a los miembros del Congreso a apoyar la legislación que impide su implementación ”.

SIREN Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on Census Citizenship Question

For Immediate Release: June 27, 2019

Contact: Jeremy Barousse, 

                mediainquiries@siren-bayarea.org

                 408-460-5807

**MEDIA ADVISORY**

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Immigrant Rights Organization Praises SCOTUS Ruling on Census Citizenship Question

San Jose, CA - Today, the United States Supreme Court has effectively prevented, for now, an attempt by the Trump administration to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, and will be sending it back to the lower court. Immigrant rights organization Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network (SIREN) is calling the decision victory, and will continue to organize and provide community education to increase participation among immigrants and refugee families to empower their neighborhoods with vita community resources, as well as congressional representation and redistricting.

“We exposed Trump for exactly what he is, a fear-mongering and power-hungry leader,” said SIREN Executive Director Maricela Gutierrez. “The inclusion of a citizenship question on the Census was never about collecting government data. It was about stoking fear in immigrant communities and denying us a right to visibility and representation. Our communities can feel empowered that we count and that we matter.”

In response to today’s ruling, SIREN will be hosting a press conference today at 1pm at its office located at 1415 Koll Circle, Suite 108, San Jose, 95112. Please come out and be part of the community as we rise up and elevate our community voices.

The U.S. census takes place every 10 years and the data collected impact the future of our communities. The data help determine how more than $800 billion in federal resources will be distributed, including where schools, roads and hospitals are built, as well as providing the basis for funding for other essential programs and services. The census is also used to decide congressional representation, as well as used to decide redistricting on federal, state, and local levels of government.

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SIREN in the New: Trump postpones immigration raids, calls for quick bipartisan solution

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conduct an enforcement operation at an Atlanta home in 2017.

Photo: Bryan Cox / U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 2017

SF Chronicle // Lauren Hernández and Gwendolyn Wu June 22, 2019 Updated: June 22, 2019 8:23 p.m.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conduct an enforcement operation at an Atlanta home in 2017.Photo: Bryan Cox / U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 2017

President Trump has delayed the nationwide raids scheduled to detain roughly 2,000 recently arrived immigrant families living in the country illegally.

Trump announced Saturday afternoon on Twitter that “At the request of Democrats,” he has decided to delay the mass deportation order for two weeks to give both Republicans and Democrats an opportunity to come to a bipartisan “solution to the Asylum and Loophole problems at the Southern Border.”

“If not, Deportations start!” he warned.

The decision was announced just a day before U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement planned to begin picking up immigrant familiesliving in major cities across the country, including San Francisco.

A source familiar with the decision said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco called the president Friday night and asked him to call off the raids.

Pelosi called the pause “welcome.”

“Time is needed for comprehensive immigration reform,” Pelosi said on Twitter. “Families belong together.”

On Wednesday, acting ICE Director Mark Morgan said agents would pick up families who have received final removal orders from immigration courts.

Out of the nearly 11,000 cases where deportation orders were issued because the family did not appear in court, 232 were in the San Francisco court, according to the Executive Office for Immigration Review. More than 95% of the families ordered to that court showed up for their hearings.

“Yet again Trump is playing a cruel game with the lives of children and families to play politics,” said Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. “As long as his administration continues to threaten our immigrant community, Oakland will continue to prepare — we know our rights and values.”

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo also slammed the president, saying in a tweet, “We’ll achieve the comprehensive immigration reform that our nation critically needs when we elect a President more interested in solutions than scare tactics.”

Trump’s decision to delay the mass deportations was a “confirmation that this administration’s strategy is to terrorize” immigrant communities, said Hamid Yazdan Panah, advocacy director for the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice.

“I think it has a real and tangible human cost, and unfortunately that cost is first and foremost the communities that are affected, as well as those who support those communities,” he said.

Yazdan Panah said he doesn’t believe either the White House or Congress will be able to come to a “humanitarian or humane, sensible solution” in the two-week time frame provided to lawmakers.

Maricela Gutiérrez, executive director of immigrant rights organization Siren, said she sees Trump’s last-minute decision as a form of posturing, coming as it does just days after he officially announced his 2020 re-election campaign.

“It’s day to day for ICE, it’s nothing new. They’ve been targeting people with deportation orders,” Gutiérrez said. “It’s just posturing from the president. He’s trying to flex his muscles since he relaunched his campaign ... and he’s trying to perpetuate that good-immigrant/bad-immigrant dichotomy.”

SIREN Urges Immigrant Community Members to Assert Their Rights // SIREN insta a los miembros de la comunidad inmigrante a hacer valer sus derechos

For Immediate Release: Saturday, June 22, 2019

Contact: mediainquiries@siren-bayarea.org; (408) 453-3003

Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN) Urges Immigrant Community Members to Assert Their Rights

Over the past few days, the Trump Administration has continued to cause panic, fear, and confusion within the immigrant community with reports of potential increased immigration enforcement and possible delays in those efforts. This is part of the federal government’s ongoing tactics to terrorize community members, families and playing political games with their lives. Regardless of statements coming from the White House, it is vital community members remember they have constitutional rights when they are approached by ICE no matter their immigration status. We urge community members to exercise their rights, prepare your family if a loved one is arrested by ICE, and seek legal support if those facing deportation.  

Below are resources for community members:

Download “know your rights” palmcards (available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese)Make a plan for your family in case a loved one is arrested by ICE (available in English and Spanish)If a loved one is detained or facing deportation, come to SIREN’s free removal defense clinics every Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm at our San Jose office (no appointment needed) and every Tuesday from 9 am to 4 pm at our Fresno office (call 559-840-0005 to make an appointment)Sign up to SIREN’s Rapid Response Network by texting “SIREN” to (201) 468-6088 to report ICE sightings and activity in the Bay Area and the Central ValleyIf you are in the Bay Area, attend our Know Your Rights and Family Preparedness Workshop (in Spanish) at our Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish on June 23 at 2 pm

Immigrants have been responding with power to this Administration’s efforts to threaten and tear apart families help support our efforts to continue to build our immigrant and refugee power by making a donation to SIREN today.

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La Red de Servicios, Derechos de los Inmigrantes y Educación (SIREN) insta a los miembros de la comunidad inmigrante a hacer valer sus derechos

En los últimos días, la Administración Trump ha continuado causando pánico, temor y confusión dentro del inmigrante con informes de un aumento potencial de la aplicación de la ley de inmigración y posibles demoras en esos esfuerzos. Esto es parte de las tácticas continuas del gobierno federal para aterrorizar a los miembros de la comunidad y las familias y jugar juegos políticos con sus vidas. Independientemente de las declaraciones provenientes de la Casa Blanca, es vital que los miembros de la comunidad recuerden que tienen derechos constitucionales cuando la Migra los aborda, sin importar su estatus migratorio. Instamos a los miembros de la comunidad a ejercer sus derechos, preparar a su familia si un ser querido es arrestado por la Migra y buscar apoyo legal si los que enfrentan la deportación.

A continuación se presentan los recursos para los miembros de la comunidad:

Descargue las palmcards "conozca sus derechos" (disponibles en inglés, español y vietnamita)Haga un plan para su familia en caso de que un ser querido sea arrestado por ICE (disponible en inglés y español)Si un ser querido está detenido o es deportado, acuda a las clínicas de defensa de deportación gratuita de SIREN todos los jueves de 9 am a 4 pm en nuestra oficina de San José (no se necesita cita) y todos los martes de 9 am a 4 pm en nuestra oficina de Fresno (llame al 559-840-0005 para hacer una cita)Inscríbase en la Red de Respuesta Rápida de SIREN enviando un mensaje de texto con la palabra "SIREN" al (201) 468-6088 para informar sobre avistamientos y actividades de ICE en el Área de la Bahía y el Valle CentralSi se encuentra en el Área de la Bahía, asista a nuestro Taller Conozca Sus Derechos y Preparación Familiar (en español) en nuestra parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe el 23 de junio a las 2 pm

Los inmigrantes han estado respondiendo con poder a los esfuerzos de esta Administración para amenazar y destrozar a las familias. Ayuden a apoyar nuestros esfuerzos para continuar fortaleciendo nuestro poder de inmigrantes y refugiados al hacer una donación a SIREN hoy.

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SIREN is an immigrant rights organization based in Northern California and the Central Valley. Its mission is to empower low-income immigrants and refugees through community education and organizing, leadership development, policy advocacy, civic engagement and legal services. We believe that all people regardless of legal status or nationality are entitled to essential services, human dignity, basic rights and protections, and access to full participation in society. 

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Luchando por #Health4All

El estado de inmigración no debe ser una barrera para las personas que buscan atención médica para salvar su vida, por lo que #Health4All siempre ha sido una prioridad para SIREN. En mayo, como parte del Día de Acción del Inmigrante en todo el estado, los líderes de SIREN, como Karina Guzmán, abogaron con los encargados de formular políticas para proporcionar Medi-Cal completo a individuos sin importar su estatus migratorio. Karina compartió su lucha, como le dijo a The Wall Street Journal, https://www.wsj.com/articles/california-democrats-face-off-over-health-care-for-illegal-immigrants-11558431000 para obtener atención médica. La semana pasada, el Gobernador y la legislatura estatal llegaron a un acuerdo presupuestario para brindar atención médica a adultos jóvenes hasta los 25 años, independientemente de su estatus migratorio. Este es un importante paso adelante, SIREN y la comunidad continuarán luchando por una legislación que cubra a TODOS los inmigrantes, independientemente de su edad y estado.

Lea el artículo completo aquí.

Fighting for #Health4All

Immigration status should not be a barrier for individuals seeking life-saving medical care which is why #Health4All has long been a priority for SIREN. In May, as part of the statewide Immigrant Day of Action, SIREN grassroots leaders, like Karina Guzman, advocated with policymakers to provide full-scope Medi-Cal to individuals regardless of immigration status. Karina shared her struggle, as she told The Wall Street Journal [LINK TO WSJ ARTICLE], to obtain medical care. In the past week, the Governor and the state legislature have reached a budget deal to provide health care for young adults up to age 25 regardless of immigration status. While this is a significant step forward, SIREN and the community will continue to fight for legislation that covers ALL immigrants, regardless of age and status.

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A Message from the Executive Director - May 2019

Dear Friends,

Thanks to the adamant efforts of SIREN leaders, our partners in the FIRE Coalition and allies, on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously affirmed their position of not working with ICE and respecting the due process rights of all immigrants. This represents an important victory for our immigrant and refugee communities! In moments like these, we are reminded of the power of our community, and how critical it is for us to stand and speak up at every level of government.

We also firmly believe that immigrants deserve dignity and compassion including through medical care. Income or immigration status should not be a reason why someone cannot seek health care. This is why SIREN has been committed to being a strong, vocal advocate pushing for #Health4All, as part of our unrelenting agenda for human rights and dignity for everyone.  

We must continue to be vigilant and loud when it comes to the injustices and cruelty of the current administration. Seeing children in detention, robbed of their freedom and innocence, is an abomination few could have imagined. The incarceration and persecution of humanitarian volunteers providing water and support to immigrants on their journey to this country is happening today. And with Trump recently threatening increased enforcement in major U.S. cities, we must remember not to panic but protect ourselves by knowing our rights and reaching out for support. These dark realities remind us that our work is fundamentally about human rights and the dignity of all people, regardless of status, nationality, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Our SIREN leaders, staff, and supporters understand the vital importance of this work and implore your support in this journey. We invite you to join us by making a donation today in honor of our fight to treat all immigrants with dignity.

In community spirit,

Maricela Gutiérrez
Executive Director 
Services, Immigrant Rights & Education Network (SIREN)

Mensaje de la Directora - Mayo 2019

Queridos amigos,

Gracias a los esfuerzos firmes de los líderes de SIREN, nuestros socios en la Coalición FIRE y sus aliados, el martes 4 de junio de 2019, la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Santa Clara afirmó su posición de no trabajar con ICE y respetar los derechos al debido proceso de todos los inmigrantes. ¡Esto representa una victoria importante para nuestras comunidades de inmigrantes y refugiados! En momentos como estos, se nos recuerda el poder de nuestra comunidad y la importancia de que nos pongamos de pie y hablemos en todos los niveles del gobierno

También creemos firmemente que los inmigrantes merecen dignidad y compasión, incluso a través de la atención médica. Los ingresos o el estado de inmigración no deben ser una razón por la cual  alguien no pueda buscar atención médica. Esta es la razón por la que SIREN se ha comprometido a ser un defensor fuerte y vocal que aboga por #Health4All, como parte de nuestra implacable agenda de derechos humanos y dignidad para todos.

Debemos seguir siendo vigilantes y opinados cuando se trata de las injusticias y la crueldad de la administración. Ver a los niños detenidos, despojados de su libertad e inocencia, es una abominación que pocos podrían haber imaginado. El encarcelamiento y la persecución de voluntarios humanitarios que proveen agua y apoyo a los inmigrantes en su viaje a este país está sucediendo hoy. Y como Trump recientemente ha amenazado con aumentar la aplicación de la ley en las principales ciudades de los Estados Unidos, debemos recordar no entrar en pánico, sino protegernos a nosotros mismos conociendo nuestros derechos y buscando apoyo.

Estas oscuras realidades nos recuerdan que nuestro trabajo se basa fundamentalmente en los derechos humanos y la dignidad de todas las personas, independientemente de su estatus legal, nacionalidad, color, género, etc

Nuestros líderes, personal y colaboradores de SIREN entienden la importancia vital de este trabajo e imploran su apoyo en este viaje. Lo invitamos a unirse a nosotros haciendo una donación en honor a nuestra lucha para tratar a todos los inmigrantes con dignidad.

En espíritu de comunidad,

Maricela Gutiérrez
Executive Director 
Services, Immigrant Rights & Education Network (SIREN)

Victory! We Kept #ICEOutofSCC!

In an historic vote on June 4, 2019, the Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County voted 5-0 and affirmed our County’s long standing values of not working with ICE and respecting the due process rights of all immigrants. This policy reiterates that our County will not honor detainers or notification questions from ICE, and reaffirms our policy to require judicial warrants for transfers.

As co-chair of Forum for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment (FIRE) Coalition, SIREN has been fiercely advocating with local policymakers on the importance for the community to ensure that our County does not work with ICE. Over the course of months culminating with a fearless group rallying on the day of the vote, the community was victorious! We appreciate the leadership of our County Supervisors and urge SIREN’s supporters to join us in expressing our thanks - our communities can feel more secure knowing that our County will not  cooperate with ICE.

¡SI SE PUEDE Y SI SE PUDO!

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