Trump Admin Responds After Colombian President's Ally Detained by ICE
Summary
The Trump administration defended the arrest of Colombian activist Franklin Humberto Coral-Garrido, who overstayed his U.S. visa by about 10 years. Colombian President Gustavo Petro called the detention politically motivated and asked his government to seek Coral-Garrido’s release ahead of Colombia’s presidential runoff election.Key Facts
- Franklin Humberto Coral-Garrido, also known as Beto Coral, entered the U.S. in December 2015 with a visa allowing a six-month stay.
- He stayed in the U.S. illegally for 10 years, leading to his arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on June 16.
- ICE stated Coral-Garrido can avoid long detention by using a mobile app to arrange voluntary departure, with an offer of $2,600 and a free flight.
- Coral-Garrido is a Colombian lawyer and activist linked to President Gustavo Petro’s leftist movement.
- Petro called the arrest political persecution and accused U.S.-backed presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella of being behind it.
- Coral-Garrido was in Florida to file a lawsuit against de la Espriella and campaign against him.
- Colombia’s presidential runoff is set for June 21, between Abelardo de la Espriella and Gustavo Petro’s candidate.
- A U.S. Republican senator said Coral-Garrido cannot claim asylum while acting against U.S. government interests.
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