A tragedy has shaken the community of Gainesville in the United States. Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, an 11-year-old girl, made the heartbreaking decision to take her own life due to bullying and threats she was facing at the local Middle School. The little girl left an emotional letter expressing her fear of being deported, due to her family's immigration status.
Jocelynn, who struggled to communicate in English, received constant threats from her classmates, who intimidated her by saying they would report her family to ICE, leading to their deportation. In the midst of anguish and pressure, she decided to take her life on February 8. In her poignant letter, the little girl expressed her gratitude to her teacher for the support given and said goodbye to her classmates, stating that she would miss them.
The Gainesville Police Department issued a statement confirming that Jocelynn was taken to a medical center following a suicide attempt at her home on Cunningham Street. This tragic loss has caused shock and has intensified the discussion about bullying and the consequences of the climate of fear generated by immigration policies. Various political figures have condemned the incident, pointing to anti-immigration policies as a determining factor in this heartbreaking outcome.
