Andry Hernández Romero, a 31-year-old gay Venezuelan makeup artist, seeking asylum from political persecution, was forcibly taken to El Salvadorâs brutal Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) instead of being returned to Venezuela. His attorney, Lindsay Toczylowski, highlights the horror of this situation, stressing that Hernández Romero had no criminal history and was deported solely due to a tattoo. CECOT is notorious for housing alleged gang members in extreme isolation, often without trial, leading to grave human rights concerns. His case underscores the vulnerability of LGBTQ+ individuals in political asylum processes.
The shocking disappearance of Andry Hernández Romero, a gay Venezuelan asylum seeker, exposes the brutal realities of El Salvador's mega-prison system, reflecting vulnerabilities faced by LGBTQ+ individuals seeking refuge.
Lindsay Toczylowski, Hernández Romero's attorney, illustrates the horrifying nature of the CECOT prison, emphasizing her concern for her client, who was deported under dubious circumstances.
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