Andry Jose Hernandez Romero, a 31-year-old make-up artist from Venezuela, is preparing for the Three Kings festival in his hometown, designing a green suit as a symbol of hope. He was previously arrested while attempting to seek asylum in the U.S. due to persecution he faced because of his sexual orientation and political views. After being detained in the notorious Cecot prison in El Salvador, he and others were repatriated in July through a U.S.-Venezuelan deal. Hernandez reflects on his tattoos, symbolizing family relationships, and the impact of his experiences, expressing gratitude for support as he rebuilds his life.
Andry Jose Hernandez Romero, a make-up artist, discusses his traumatic experience of being arrested and detained while fleeing Venezuela due to his sexual orientation and political beliefs.
The notorious Cecot maximum security prison in El Salvador, where Hernandez was detained, is described as a place where prisoners feel they are in a 'cemetery of the living dead.'
After being repatriated, Hernandez expresses hope through his plans for the Three Kings festival, where he aims to celebrate his culture with a green suit representing hope.
Hernandez’s tattoos, inscribed with 'mom' and 'dad' beneath crowns, symbolize family ties that were affected by his tumultuous journey and detainment.
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