Felipe Zapata Velásquez
Felipe Zapata Velásquez is a 28-year-old Colombian student studying economics at the University of Florida. He gained media attention after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on March 29, 2023, while driving with a suspended license. His family has raised concerns about the circumstances of his detention and his forced signing of self-deportation documents without a court hearing, despite being close to graduating and having a visa renewal in process.
Born on Mar 29, 1995 (30 years old)
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United Kingdom:
Felipe Zapata Velásquez is a University of Florida student who agreed to be deported after being arrested for traffic offenses.
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Ecuador:
Felipe Zapata Velásquez was detained in Florida for driving with a suspended license and expired visa.
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Colombia:
Felipe Zapata Velásquez, a Colombian economics student, has been detained since March 29 while driving in Florida.
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