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Gay Venezuelan Asylum Seeker Released from Dangerous Prison

7/22/2025

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After enduring more than four harrowing months in a notorious Salvadoran prison, Andry Hernández Romero, a gay Venezuelan seeking asylum, has finally been released. While advocates breathe a sigh of relief, they caution that his safety in Venezuela is still at risk. His deportation reflects a contentious policy from the Trump era, sparking outrage among LGBTQ+ and immigrant rights activists.

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After enduring more than four harrowing months in a notorious Salvadoran prison, Andry Hernández Romero, a gay Venezuelan seeking asylum, has finally been released. While advocates breathe a sigh of relief, they caution that his safety in Venezuela is still at risk. His deportation reflects a contentious policy from the Trump era, sparking outrage among LGBTQ+ and immigrant rights activists.