Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Jilly_in_VA

(14,351 posts)

1. I had a classmate who came from Venezuela in 1959

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Mon Nov 3, 2025, 11:16 AM

Nov 2025

His father came to escape the then-dictator (whose name I've since forgotten). Dad packed along a considerable number of gold bars which he didn't declare at customs. When this was discovered, he protested that he didn't know that he had to. I believe he was let off with a rather substantial fine. My classmate, Cecilio (Cisco) was a big kid, popular with the girls and rather lazy about his studies, but he did graduate. I wonder where he is now.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Swede

1 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

"I have 3 classmates who came here from Venezuela...they are not allowed to go outside for recess because ICE... [View all] Swede Nov 2025 OP

I had a classmate who came from Venezuela in 1959 Jilly_in_VA Nov 2025 #1