Journalist Mario Guevara Deported to El Salvador After Prolonged Detention
Mario Guevara, a Georgia-based journalist and immigration reporter, has been deported to El Salvador after spending over 100 days in ICE custody. His detention and subsequent deportation have sparked significant outcry from writers, journalists, and advocates for press freedom, who argue that his deportation is an attack on free speech. Guevara, who was arrested while covering a protest against ICE, faced a lengthy legal battle to block his deportation, which was ultimately denied by the courts. Following his arrival in El Salvador, Guevara vowed to continue his reporting despite the challenges he faces in his home country.
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