Hector M.: Venezuelan activist arrested by ICE in downtown Provo
Hector Mujica, a Venezuelan activist with a group opposing ICE, was arrested at a Provo coffee shop on October 16. A GoFundMe for his legal defense raised nearly $4,000.
Oct 16, 2026Provo, UTCountry of origin: Venezuela
Hector Mujica, a Venezuelan national and member of the group People of Provo Against ICE (POPAI), was arrested by ICE agents at a coffee shop in downtown Provo on October 16. ICE's online detainee locator confirmed Mujica was in custody following the arrest. Mujica had previously drawn attention for distributing stickers at POPAI meetings, and his family asked local activist groups to cancel a planned protest demanding his release. A GoFundMe campaign to support his legal defense had raised close to $4,000 as of publication.
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