Before leaving, he organized a garage sale and a farewell party with an ironic tone. His red t-shirt read “I am undocumented,” and on the table he displayed objects that represented his story, such as Mickey Mouse ears and a bag from the 90s cartoon Daria.

“I am leaving behind the parts of myself that will no longer serve me,”She explained that these memories symbolized her youth in Los Angeles and the personal transformation that accompanied her return to Mexico, a country she felt was hers, but didn't truly know. A Life Dedicated to Migrant Rights: For more than five years, Negrete worked in Los Angeles as an activist and advocate for marginalized communities. She was a member of the Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council and collaborated with East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice, creating spaces for young people in Southeast Los Angeles. She also spearheaded the We Never Needed Papers to Thrive exhibition, which celebrated the talent of undocumented artists. In addition, he participated in the development of the LA River Master Plan and educational projects with the Fund for an Inclusive California and the Alliance for a Better Community. “If you think I’m giving up, look deeper. I’m choosing freedom,” he expressed in his farewell letter published on Substack, where he summarized his decision as a personal rebirth. Today, from Guadalajara, Negrete plans to buy a house in Rosarito, travel to Spain, and develop resources for migrants who, like him, are considering returning to their country. “This is not a goodbye to Los Angeles, but a rebirth,” the Mexican activist concluded.