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Newsweek
16-05-2025
- Newsweek
Man With Daughter's Name Tattooed Deported to El Salvador
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The mother of a 25-year-old Venezuelan man deported to El Salvador's notorious super prison has told Newsweek of the "heartbreaking" moment she recognized her son was among those deported. Olfran Alejandro Escobar Falcón, who had been living in the United States with his partner and their daughter, was initially detained after turning himself in at the U.S.-Mexico border in December 2023. He had filed for asylum but was detained shortly thereafter. His family says he has no criminal record in either Venezuela or the United States, but a judge informed him he had been flagged as a suspected member of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA). His family says they think his tattoos were the likely reason for his identification as a member of TdA. Among these tattoos was one featuring his daughter's name and another commemorating the date he and his partner met, represented by a ship's wheel. Olfran Alejandro Escobar Falcón seen in El Salvador's notorious super prison. Olfran Alejandro Escobar Falcón seen in El Salvador's notorious super prison. Supplied "He didn't wear earrings, baggy clothes, or flashy hairstyles. He was responsible, down-to-earth, and dressed simply," Maria said. "Very mature, very responsible. He's always worked hard," she added. Falcón was initially taken into custody as he left his job at a laundromat and later transferred to a detention center in Pennsylvania. His case, documented by Human Rights Watch, has brought renewed attention to concerns from critics over the erosion of due process rights for migrants under President Donald Trump's administration. "Falcón was in a group of Venezuelans removed to El Salvador under Title 50 (Aliens Enemy Act) and was therefore destined for CECOT," a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland told Newsweek. The Trump administration deported over 200 immigrants to the Central American country in two separate flights after securing a deal with El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, which involved paying the nation's government millions of dollars to imprison migrants. Escobar's partner remains in the United States with their young daughter, who was born in Colombia. The couple had lived in Colombia for six years before moving to the U.S. Inmates remain in a cell at the Counter-Terrorism Confinement Centre (CECOT) mega-prison, where hundreds of members of the MS-13 and 18 Street gangs are being held, in Tecoluca, El Salvador, on January 27, 2025. Inmates remain in a cell at the Counter-Terrorism Confinement Centre (CECOT) mega-prison, where hundreds of members of the MS-13 and 18 Street gangs are being held, in Tecoluca, El Salvador, on January 27, 2025. Marvin Recinos/Getty On March 14, 2025, María said she had her last conversation with her son. Escobar called to tell her he and others were being processed for deportation. "He said we might see each other soon in Venezuela," she recounted. The next day, he called his partner and told her they were returning their belongings. "He told her to take care of their daughter," María said. Concerned, she contacted Escobar's father in Venezuela and asked him to check the Caracas airport, but officials denied any scheduled deportation flights. After that call, all communication ceased. A few days later, María was devastated to find Escobar's name on a list of deported individuals. She recognized him in a CBS News photo, handcuffed and wearing a gray jumpsuit as he was transferred to El Salvador. "It's been very hard. I was in shock for two months," she said. Since then, María has been in contact with a lawyer and several advocacy organizations, including Juntos y Libres in El Salvador and Human Rights Watch, as she seeks answers about her son's situation. Escobar has a court hearing scheduled for June 2, which will be critical in determining his legal options and next steps in challenging his deportation. When asked what she would say to Trump or Bukele, María responded with a direct message to the two leaders. "I'm not God to judge, but I hope they take a moment to investigate who my son is. As I've said and shown in interviews, he has no criminal record. I hope they realize the pain they're causing this family. I want him to have a chance to leave that terrifying place." "I hope this helps reveal the truth and brings me back to my son as soon as possible," Maria said.
See - Sada Elbalad
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"The Mummy" Reboot Casts May Elghety, Veronica Falcón & May Calamawy
Yara Sameh Lee Cronin's "The Mummy" from Blumhouse and Atomic Monster has added three in May Elghety, Veronica Falcón, and May Calamawy. The trio joins previously announced cast members Jack Reynor and Laia Costa. Production is currently underway in Ireland and Spain on the Atomic Monster and Blumhouse film for New Line Cinema. Cronin is also producing under his Doppelgängers banner. Plot details remain under wraps — but it is about a Mummy. A native of Egypt, Elghety has starred on such Egyptian TV series as "Grand Hotel", "La Totfee' Al Shams", and "Tayee" and films such as "Clash" which competed at Cannes, making her the youngest Egyptian actress to do so. She has also gained international recognition through projects like Disney Plus's "Kizazi Moto" as the only North-African actress in the series and her upcoming English-speaking role in "Due Dating". Calamawy broke out as Scarlet Scarab in Marvel Studios' "Moon Knight" series, starring opposite Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke. She can also be seen in Hulu's Emmy-winning comedy series "Ramy" where she plays Dena. Her upcoming work includes Duke Johnson's "The Actor" opposite Andre Holland and Gemma Chan. Falcón has starred in Blumhouse's supernatural thriller "Imaginary", directed by Jeff Wadlow as well as "The Forever Purge". She played Trader Sam opposite Emily Blunt & Dwayne Johnson in Disney's "Jungle Cruise". The actress starred in "A Million Miles Away" alongside Michael Peña and starred in the film adaptation of the global bestseller book "Aristotle" and "Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe", produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and starring Eva Longoria & Eugenio Derbez. Other notable film credits include "The Starling", "Days of Grace", "Voyagers" opposite Colin Farrell. On TV, U.S. audiences know her as Camila Vargas in "Queen of the South" as well as Camila Elizondro in the Emmy-winning "Ozark". She also starred as Lupe Gibbs in "Perry Mason" opposite Matthew Rhys and John Lithgow. Falcón also starred in Marc Cherry's "Why Women Kill" and in Steve Conrad's "Perpetual Grace Ltd". with Sir Ben Kingsley, Jackie Weaver & Luis Guzmán. Additional TV credits include Apple TV+ "Mr. Corman" opposite Joseph Gordon Levitt, HBO's "Room 104" & Ryan Murphy's "9.1.1. " with Angela Bassett and Peter Krause. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
