Venezuelan makeup artist returns home, after spending four months in El Salvador’s CECOT prison, where he, along with other detainees, claims to have endured brutal treatment. The details that have emerged paint a grim picture of life inside the facility, including allegations of beatings, rubber projectile attacks, solitary confinement in dark cells, and the provision of spoiled food. Andry Hernandez, the makeup artist at the heart of this story, is now back in Venezuela, finally reunited with his loved ones after the ordeal. He, along with other detainees, was part of a prisoner exchange that saw them return to their home country last Friday.… Continue reading
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem refused to confirm the well-being of Andry Hernández Romero, a gay makeup artist deported to a notorious Salvadoran prison, claiming it falls outside her jurisdiction. Despite a multi-million dollar U.S. agreement with El Salvador to house such detainees, Noem’s assertion contradicts the administration’s acknowledged ability to check on individuals in the facility. Hernández Romero, who passed a credible fear interview for asylum, was deported based on unsubstantiated gang allegations, highlighting a legal battle over “constructive custody.” His case underscores concerns over the Trump administration’s deportation practices and the lack of accountability for those sent to CECOT.
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A 47-year-old American tourist, also a resident of Taiwan, suffered a severe lower back injury after impaling himself on a fence near the Colosseum while attempting to climb it. Emergency responders sedated and extricated the man, who underwent surgery and received 80 stitches. This incident follows previous instances of American tourists damaging or disrespecting the historic site, highlighting ongoing concerns about visitor behavior. The man is expected to recover.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation to El Salvador’s CECOT prison, initially admitted as an “administrative error,” highlights the Trump administration’s disregard for legal protections and human rights. This inhumane practice, exemplified by the case of Venezuelan makeup artist Andry Hernández Romero, wrongly linked to a gang based on tattoos, has sent hundreds to the brutal CECOT facility. Despite congressional efforts to secure information about Hernández Romero, his fate remains unknown, underscoring the administration’s callousness and the erosion of human rights for non-citizens. These cases represent a severe humanitarian crisis and a potential constitutional violation.
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Andry Hernandez Romero, a Venezuelan makeup artist with a passion for theater stemming from his childhood participation in a Three Kings Day festival, was deported to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act due to crown tattoos misinterpreted as gang affiliation. His deportation, without a hearing, is now a Supreme Court case highlighting concerns about due process and the Trump administration’s actions. Experts dispute the connection between the tattoos and gang membership, emphasizing their popularity as a fashion trend. Hernandez’s family and lawyers are fighting for his return, facing the significant obstacle of the Trump administration’s refusal to acknowledge the mistake.
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