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Canadian resident plans to return to Argentina in motorhome after 49 years

11.07.2026 12:20 1 min 1 source
Diario Uno SPA
Canadian resident plans to return to Argentina in motorhome after 49 years
Original source: Diario Uno

Patricia Guzmán, born in Godoy Cruz, Mendoza, and moved to Canada at age two, intends to drive her motorhome from Canada to Argentina in February 2026. The 56-year-old professional truck driver has covered about 3.5 million miles over 30 years. She plans the trip after saving money by working two-year stints without long breaks. Her motorhome is a converted school bus named 'La Nena'. After a TV interview on Canal 7, Mendoza residents began offering help and accommodation.

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