Dylan López Contreras

Dylan López Contreras

student Venezuela

Dylan López Contreras is a 20-year-old Venezuelan student and resident of the Bronx who was detained by immigration agents on May 21 while attending a routine hearing regarding his immigration status. His arrest has drawn significant attention as it marks a rare instance of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency detaining a student from New York City's public education system. The New York City Mayor's Office, led by Mayor Eric Adams, has intervened in his case, arguing that the arrest violates due process rights and undermines city safety by causing fear among migrants seeking essential services.

Born on May 21, 2003 (22 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
142,535
Power
4,881$
Sentiment
7.37
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 67,886,011 62,338 $2,700,000 2,479$
Spain 1 5.00 0.17% +0% 46,754,778 80,197 $1,400,000 2,401$
Totals 2 114,640,789 142,535 $4,100,000 4,880$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Dylan was detained at a routine immigration court hearing and has been held at the Moshannon Valley ICE processing center since then. 9

The Guardian: ICE has detained this high schooler for 10 months. Here’s what he and his classmates want you to know | ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

Spain Spain: Dylan López Contreras is a Venezuelan student who was arrested in May 2025 after a routine immigration appointment. 5

El País: Los perseguidos | Internacional | EL PAÍS

Venezuela Venezuela: Dylan López Contreras is a Venezuelan student who was detained by immigration agents after attending a hearing about his immigration status. 5

El Nacional: Alcaldía de Nueva York apoya a estudiante venezolano detenido por agentes de inmigración