Defining Diego is the story of one Guatemalan adoptee and his mother, a reporter who documented their journey from his earliest steps,... more
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Aa Tiko' travels to a meet up of Guatemalan adoptees in Washington D.C., though he’s a little unsure of what... more
Aa Tiko' takes us on a journey through Guatemalan history — from the Spanish invasion to the rise of the... more
A birth family reunion in 2022 helps Diego piece together more parts of his identity, but it also sparks new... more
It’s 2022, and Diego has a mission: to reclaim his Guatemalan citizenship. But on the ground in Guatemala City, he... more
We hear from a family whose adoption was in-progress when the Guatemalan government shut everything down. A few years after his... more
When Diego turns 12, he’s diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, and his entire world turns inside out. The family goes... more
The international adoption racket is surging — and it’s gotten way out of control. All over the world, ugly stories... more
Adoption has become a booming industry — the price is soaring, and Guatemala has become a top exporter of babies... more
Laurie takes three-year-old Diego back to Guatemala for the first time since his adoption. While Diego bonds with his birth... more
It’s 1999, and reporter Laurie Stern wants to adopt a child with her husband. At the time, international adoption seems... more