Former Venezuelan player working for San Diego Padres is detained by ICE
His family says the Venezuelan-born coach was detained while traveling for work and is seeking legal help as relatives press for his release.
- On Sunday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained San Diego Padres minor league catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela at El Paso International Airport while traveling for work.
- A 34-year-old Venezuelan native residing in Arizona, Pirela was traveling home when detained; his brother Jorge Pirela noted he was not carrying his work permit card at the time.
- Family members stated Pirela has an active asylum case and is being "unjustly detained," with sister Daniela Pirela seeking legal counsel to ensure he receives "due process."
- The Padres confirmed the detention in a Monday statement, noting they are working to gather information; the news sparked outrage and prompted requests for intervention from U.S. Rep. Abraham Hamadeh.
- ICE detainee records confirm Pirela remains in custody at the El Paso Processing Center as his family continues advocating for his release and highlighting his community contributions.
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By Hannah Keyser, CNN A member of the San Diego Padres' player development staff was arrested in Texas last week while traveling and is currently in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Oswaldo Pirela, a 34-year-old Venezuelan, The post ICE arrests Venezuelan Oswaldo Pirela, San Diego Padres staff member, in Texas appeared first on KVIA.
San Diego Padres Coach Intercepted by ICE at Texas Airport
A coach from the Padres’ minor league system has been taken into custody by immigration authorities at a Texas airport. This incident raises significant concerns regarding immigration enforcement practices. The post San Diego Padres Coach Intercepted by ICE at Texas Airport appeared first on News Addicts.
Minor League Baseball Coach Detained By ICE – 100PercentFedUp.com – by Danielle
The San Diego Padres’ minor league catching coordinator has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Oswaldo Pirela, 34, who is from Venezuela, was detained while traveling in El Paso, Texas, and remains in custody. “We recently became aware of the detainment of minor league catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela in El Paso, Texas,” the Padres said in a statement, according to Yahoo Sports. “We are working to gather addition…
Oswaldo Pirela, a coach for the El Paso Chihuahuas, a San Diego Padres affiliate, has been detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Coach Pirela, a Venezuelan national, was arrested while on the move for not possessing a work permit and is currently being held at the El Paso Center in Texas. His family is strongly appealing for his release, and the team is currently assessing the situation.
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