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After harrowing journey from Mexico, Eduardo Castaneda is finally home

Eduardo Castaneda holds the stylistic boot he carved from wood. “Zacatecas” is the federal district in central Mexico of his hometown, Pinos. The boot hangs from his bedroom ceiling light. - photo by NAT GURLEY

0223student 4 — Eduardo Castaneda holds the stylistic boot he carved from wood. “Zacatecas” is the federal district in central Mexico of his hometown, Pinos. The boot hangs from his bedroom ceiling light. - photo by NAT GURLEY

For Eduardo Castaneda, 2014 has been a happy year so far. He’s like any typical teenager — gearing up for the upcoming prom and getting ready to graduate. First, though, he’s got to earn his driver’s license.