Exiled Nicaraguan journalist Luis Galeano detained by ICE in Florida
Summary
Luis Galeano, a Nicaraguan journalist critical of his home government, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Florida despite having a pending asylum application and work permit. He fled Nicaragua in 2018 after threats and government actions against him and now faces deportation, which supporters say would be dangerous for him.Key Facts
- Luis Galeano is a Nicaraguan journalist who opposes the Ortega Murillo government.
- He came to the US in 2018 seeking asylum, which has been pending for about seven years.
- Galeano has a work permit and a social security number in the US.
- ICE detained Galeano in Florida shortly after he started a second job driving for Lyft.
- He is held at Krome detention center in Miami and has an immigration court date on October 2.
- The Nicaraguan government has removed his citizenship along with at least 93 others opposing the regime.
- Supporters warn deporting him to Nicaragua could put his life at risk.
- US lawmakers and press freedom groups have criticized his detention while the US government publicly denounces the Nicaraguan regime.
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