Visa rejection stops Venezuelan team from participating in Little League tournament
Venezuela’s Cacique Mara Little League team will not participate in the Senior Little League World Series due to a denied travel visa to the United States. This team, hailing from Maracaibo, had earned its spot in the tournament by winning the Latin American championship held in Mexico. Unfortunately, Venezuela is on the list of countries […]
Venezuelan migrant brings a claim for wrongful detention against the DHS
A group of Venezuelan immigrants who were deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration has filed a complaint with the Department of Homeland Security, claiming their removal was illegal. Neiyerver Andrián Leon Rengel, one of those deported, reported experiencing “physical, verbal, and emotional abuse” while incarcerated at the notorious Cecot prison, known for its […]
Venezuelan migrant pleaded with NYC judge to send him to Rikers to escape ICE, but authorities took him regardless
A Venezuelan immigrant, who requested to be sent to Rikers Island, has been transferred to federal authorities to avoid being kept in detention while he awaits immigration proceedings. Norveiro Bella Ordnez, aged 30, was arrested on June 4 at Manhattan Crown Court on charges related to stolen property, specifically for allegedly taking a bicycle. This […]
Venezuelan opposition figure reveals experiences of seeking safety from Maduro’s government
Pedro Urture Discusses Life in Venezuela Pedro Urture, a member of the Venezuelan opposition, has been at the Argentine embassy in Caracas for over 400 days. He was released last month as part of a successful rescue mission orchestrated by the U.S. government. In a discussion with the UN Human Rights Council, Urture shared the […]
Venezuelan immigrant charged with gun offenses after pretending to be a teenage student in Ohio
Indictment Against Venezuelan Illegal Immigrant for Firearm Charges A federal jury has indicted 24-year-old Anthony Emmanuel Labrador Sierra, an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela residing in Perrysburg, Ohio. The charges against him include illegal possession of a firearm, providing false information during a firearm purchase, and using fraudulent documents. The indictment claims that Labrador Sierra misrepresented […]
Accused member of a Venezuelan gang faces charges for trying to kill a federal officer
Arrest of Venezuelan Gang Member Following Officer Attack Gabriel Hurtado Cariaco, 30, has been taken into federal custody after allegedly attempting to kill one law enforcement officer and injuring another during a traffic stop. He’s facing charges of attempted murder and assault on a federal officer, according to officials from the Department of Justice (DOJ). […]
Venezuelan migrant preferring Rikers over facing ICE probably won’t avoid federal custody for long
Immigrant Faces Ongoing Detention Challenges It seems like quite the situation for one Venezuelan immigrant. Nolveiro Vera Ordonez, 30, voluntarily sought bail to avoid being picked up by ICE, but this decision might lead to him being detained for weeks, irrespective of whether he posts the $100 bail. Despite the outcome of his petty theft […]
Authorities seek Venezuelan undocumented immigrant linked to hit-and-run in Nashville
Law enforcement is asking the public for assistance in locating illegal immigrants linked to serious hit-and-run incidents that occurred last month in Nashville. Authorities are currently trying to find Tony Lopez Infante, a 32-year-old from Venezuela. He is wanted in connection with a crash on May 18 that left a 21-year-old pedestrian, Zach Carach from […]
Venezuelan immigrant triumphs in legal fight against Trump’s deportation policy
Federal Judge Rules on Deportation of Venezuelan Immigrants A federal judge stated on Monday that the Trump administration had halted the deportation of Venezuelan immigrants without providing adequate notice or a proper process to contest the decisions. U.S. District Judge John Holcomb, appointed by Trump, emphasized that individuals facing deportation under the alien enemy laws […]
Rubio shows steady support for Venezuelan opposition leaders as Maduro imprisons a leading political rival
U.S. Support for Venezuelan Opposition Amid Crackdown Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Venezuelan opposition leaders on Friday, reiterating strong backing for their efforts as the regime of Nicolas Maduro intensifies its crackdown on political dissent. “Meeting with these courageous Venezuelan opposition figures, who are targets of Maduro’s tyranny, is truly an honor,” […]