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The celebrated chef, nicknamed ‘Fast Eddie’, began picking fruit as an undocumented child in the US. He was deported having served time in prison for selling drugs - after turning himself in. Eduardo Garcia tells Saskia Edwards how he went on to become one of the most successful Mexican restauranteurs. A shorter version of this interview was first broadcast on 25th February 2021.

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Presenter and producer: Saskia Edwards

Picture and credit: Eduardo Garcia

Published on Sunday, 14th March 2021.

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