ICE detained Venezuelan ex-military official accused of human rights violations in Venezuela, currently under FBI investigation. He moved to the U.S. with his family and applied for political asylum in 2017.
Key Points
Accusations of human rights violations against Venezuelan dissidents
Under FBI investigation for repressing and torturing protesters
Moved to the U.S. with family and sought political asylum in 2017
Pros
Accountability for alleged human rights violations
Preventing potential deportation to Venezuela
Cons
Risk of being received as a hero in Venezuela if deported