Shakopee man from Nicaragua deported to Central African Republic

By: Madison McVan

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: October 30, 2026

Words: 1,110

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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Kenis Lopez Gonzalez fled political persecution in Nicaragua in 2022 and turned himself in to immigration authorities upon arriving in the U.S. Two years later, an immigration judge ruled that he could not be deported back to Nicaragua because he was at risk of being tortured there.

He moved to Shakopee, Minnesota, started a construction company and paid taxes, he said. He has no criminal record.

After his arrest during Operation …

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