Immigration Journey 

Prior to Francisca's immigration to the United States, her elder sister, Florida Chavez-Liriano, resided in Massachusetts and assisted in the immigration of five other family members to the United States. Francisca and her spouse, Vicente Brito, were reluctant to immigrate, but the economic and social instability in the Dominican Republic resulted in riots, causing several injuries and fatalities among residents. 

"Me Impacto Mucho ." 

(It impacted me a lot)

-Francisca Brito 

The Dominican Republic faced instability and rioting following increased prices of essential food items due to pressure from the International Monetary Fund. More than 50 individuals passed away, and 4,000 were arrested. Former President at the time, Salvador Jorge Blanco, attributed the rioting to the conservative Reformist Party, retired military officials, and radical leftist factions. He pledged to maintain certain food subsidies and augment wages for the lowest-paid employees. The nation had an external debt of over $2 billion. These riots were the primary influence on her immigration to the United States.  

Only she and her spouse were authorized to enter the United States, forcing her separation from her children. Leaving her children was very challenging for her since it was the first occasion she had been apart from them for such an extended period. However, after nine months of her arrival, she was able to reunite with her children in Boston.