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A New Beginning for Me: Youths at Risk of Dropping Out of School Take Advantage of Opportunity for Their Future

Published Jul 9, 2026, 11:10 PM ASTvia El Nuevo Día

Why this matters: Support for at-risk youth is crucial in Puerto Rico, where education and opportunities are key to a better future.

Annelis Delgado visited the Escuela Mildred Arroyo Cardoza in Cabo Rojo to deliver a message to her daughter, Geraldine Nieves, a 16-year-old participant in the Puerto Rico Youth Challenge Program of the National Guard. Geraldine has been part of the program since April and her mother had not seen her until this visit.

The program, known as Campamento Huellas, aims to provide opportunities for youths at risk of dropping out of school.

SourceEl Nuevo Día

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