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“The American Dream”: How a Costa Rican entrepreneur became an Northeast Texas success story

Arriving in United States from Costa Rica in 2008, Pablo Chinchilla knew he wanted to fulfill “the American dream.”
“The American Dream”: How a Costa Rican entrepreneur became an Northeast Texas success story

Arriving in United States from Costa Rica in 2008, Pablo Chinchilla knew he wanted to fulfill “the American dream.”

Chinchilla was first introduced to Christa McMichael, currently known by Christa Chinchilla, in Costa Rica in 2006 while working at a local hotel. The pair fell in love, prompting Chinchilla to leave the Costa Rican beach life that he’s always adored.

Despite his journey to the U.S, Chinchilla would be leaving behind his beloved family. He recalled never losing sight of his inspiration.

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