Swiss-Adopted Ecuadorian Faces Deportation Despite 16-Year Residency

Controversy erupts over deportation case of Gabriela Purtschert, adopted daughter of Swiss emigrants, highlighting complexities in Swiss citizenship and residency laws.

Key Takeaways

Gabriela Purtschert has lived in Switzerland for 16 years
Purtschert was adopted by Swiss Abroad Norberto Purtschert in Ecuador
The adoption didn't become legally binding until she came of age
Pfaffnau is home to approximately 100 Swiss emigrants in Ecuador

By The Numbers

Current age of Gabriela Purtschert

Years of residence in Switzerland

They Said

"My grandfather [Oskar Purtschert] emigrated in 1949 to produce and sell cheese in South America"
— Gabriela Purtschert

Swiss-Adopted Ecuadorian Faces Deportation Crisis

Family Ties and Swiss Heritage

Legal Complexities and Citizenship Issues

Life in Switzerland and Integration

Community Response and Future Implications

Sources & References

Adopted daughter of Swiss Abroad faces deportation from Switzerland

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

Gabriela Purtschert has lived in Switzerland for 16 years
Purtschert was adopted by Swiss Abroad Norberto Purtschert in Ecuador
The adoption didn't become legally binding until she came of age
Pfaffnau is home to approximately 100 Swiss emigrants in Ecuador

By The Numbers

Current age of Gabriela Purtschert

Years of residence in Switzerland

They Said

"My grandfather [Oskar Purtschert] emigrated in 1949 to produce and sell cheese in South America"
— Gabriela Purtschert

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Swiss-Adopted Ecuadorian Faces Deportation Crisis

Family Ties and Swiss Heritage

Legal Complexities and Citizenship Issues

Life in Switzerland and Integration

Community Response and Future Implications

Sources & References

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