Diego Vega

Diego Vega is a tattoo artist based in Doral, Florida, known for his work within the vibrant Venezuelan community. Recently, he has seen a significant increase in clients seeking to cover up tattoos that could be misconstrued as gang symbols, particularly due to the heightened scrutiny on migrants under the Trump administration. Vega has expressed concern for his clients, emphasizing the real risks they face regarding deportation based on their body art, which some authorities may associate with criminal affiliations. He aims to provide guidance to his customers, balancing their desires for self-expression with the current socio-political climate affecting many migrants in the U.S.