Detained asylum-seeker sends message to supporters

By: Brooklyn Draisey

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: April 29, 2026

Words: 458

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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A detained Bolivian immigrant awaiting deportation to the Democratic Republic of Congo shared a message with his supporters ahead of a rally to call for his release.

José Yugar-Cruz shared an audio message from detention, released and translated from Spanish to English by immigration group Escucha Mi Voz Iowa. He thanked his supporters and said he is afraid of deportation to a country he has never stepped foot in.

“I have the support of …

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