The Planet interviewed Ronald McDonald House director Donna Young and members of her staff; Mael's doctor, Dr. Jerry Barbosa; the Ojeda's attorney, Jennifer Roeper; and government and private-sector immigration law experts for this story. Extensive interviews with Elvira Penaloza and Felipe Ojeda were translated by their oldest son, Nestor.
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