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Man from Mendoza drives over 13,000 km in motorhome to fulfill promise to late wife

14.06.2026 20:49 1 min 1 source РУС
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Man from Mendoza drives over 13,000 km in motorhome to fulfill promise to late wife
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Marcelo Torres from Mendoza traveled more than 13,000 km in a motorhome to Kansas City to fulfill a travel promise made to his late wife. He departed on May 5 and arrived on June 8, crossing borders and facing vandalism alone. He plans to continue to Dallas and Miami following the Argentine national team.

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