Mayfreed D.A.: Venezuelan man sent to Guantánamo in Trump deportation expansion
A 21-year-old Venezuelan man was sent to Guantánamo Bay despite having no criminal record beyond unauthorized entry; his mother disputes the government's account of an altercation used to justify his transfer.
Feb 19, 2025Country of origin: Venezuela
A 21-year-old Venezuelan man, Mayfreed Durán-Arape, was sent to Guantánamo Bay as part of a Trump administration policy to relocate detained migrants to the military base. DHS claimed he was a gang member. A review found he had no criminal record beyond unauthorized entry. His mother disputes the administration's characterization of a detention center altercation that led to his conviction.
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- When DHS Sends Your Son to Gitmo
The Bulwark·Feb 19, 2025·archived copy
- Miami Herald
- More than 170 Venezuelan migrants deported to Guantanamo arrive home
CNN·Feb 21, 2025·archived copy
- After a stint in Guantanamo Bay, a Venezuelan deported from the US adjusts to his homeland
The Columbian·Mar 24, 2025·archived copy
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