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Minneapolis Protests Sparked by Controversial Death, Analysts Warn

1/30/2026

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In Minneapolis, anti-ICE mobilization followed the death of Alex Pretti.
Analysts compare the movement to global insurgencies, noting encrypted communications, rapid-response tactics, and propaganda to influence public perception.
Retired CIA officer Rick de la Torre claims the movement is funded by foreign adversaries seeking to incite violence.
Leftist groups, including the Party for Socialism and Liberation, have labeled Pretti's death a murder and called for expanded protests.

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Story summary

In Minneapolis, anti-ICE mobilization followed the death of Alex Pretti.
Analysts compare the movement to global insurgencies, noting encrypted communications, rapid-response tactics, and propaganda to influence public perception.
Retired CIA officer Rick de la Torre claims the movement is funded by foreign adversaries seeking to incite violence.
Leftist groups, including the Party for Socialism and Liberation, have labeled Pretti's death a murder and called for expanded protests.