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ICE Releases Padres Coordinator Oswaldo Pirela on Bond

8/26/2026

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U.S. immigration officials released San Diego Padres minor-league catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela on bond Monday.
ICE detained Pirela at El Paso International Airport on Aug. 16 because he lacked his work permit card.
DHS said he violated immigration law by overstaying his authorized stay that ended Feb. 10, 2018.
Pirela, a 34-year-old Venezuelan with pending asylum applications, entered the U.S. on Sept. 10, 2014.
The Padres announced his release, expressing pleasure at his reunion with family.

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U.S. immigration officials released San Diego Padres minor-league catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela on bond Monday.
ICE detained Pirela at El Paso International Airport on Aug. 16 because he lacked his work permit card.
DHS said he violated immigration law by overstaying his authorized stay that ended Feb. 10, 2018.
Pirela, a 34-year-old Venezuelan with pending asylum applications, entered the U.S. on Sept. 10, 2014.
The Padres announced his release, expressing pleasure at his reunion with family.