Aurora detainee shares experience of deportation to Venezuela

Luis Leonardo Finol Marquez, a Venezuelan migrant, was recently deported from the U.S. after being detained in an immigration facility in Aurora. He was forcibly removed despite his wife giving birth to their son while he was in detention. Finol Marquez claimed he was pressured into signing a document admitting to being a gang member, which he denies. His deportation has left his wife and children in Colorado uncertain about their future.
Additionally, Nixon Azuaje-Perez, another Venezuelan migrant, was sent to a prison in El Salvador, raising concerns about the treatment of migrants by federal authorities. Advocates have challenged claims made by ICE about migrants being criminals, especially based on tattoos indicating gang affiliation.
Following a journey to Colorado to seek asylum, Finol Marquez was detained at home in March and later deported without clear communication about the process. Despite facing challenges in detention and during the removal process, he is now back in Venezuela with family members.
The lack of transparency in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration has raised concerns about the treatment of migrants. Finol Marquez’s story highlights the impact of deportation on families and the challenges faced by migrants during the removal process. The family is now considering their options, including the possibility of returning to Venezuela.

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