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Story summary
- Elías Padilla, an Uber driver from Tegucigalpa, Honduras, halted his migration plans due to fears of detention under U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
- Arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) prompted reconsideration after he had saved for the journey.
- Elías aims to send remittances home but now prioritizes saving money in case of arrest.
- Remittances to Honduras have surged by 26% this year amid uncertainty.
