Marcelo Gomes da Silva
Marcelo Gomes da Silva is an 18-year-old Brazilian student at Milford High School who was mistakenly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents while heading to volleyball practice. His father, João Paulo Gomes Pereira, was the intended target of the operation, which led to an outpouring of support from the community as residents rallied for his release. Marcelo's case has sparked conversations about immigration policies and the impacts on families.
Born on Jan 01, 2005 (20 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6 | 6.33 | 0.14% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 448,311 | $21,000,000 | 28,442$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 112,861 | $1,500,000 | 802$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,728 | $240,000 | 135$ |
| Totals | 8 | 552,248,887 | 566,900 | $22,740,000 | 29,379$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Marcelo Gomes da Silva is mentioned in the context of being detained by ICE.
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United States:
Marcelo Gomes da Silva is mentioned in the context of being detained by ICE.
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United States:
Marcelo Gomes da Silva, an 18-year-old high school student, was arrested on his way to volleyball practice and granted bond by an immigration judge.
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United States:
The family of a teenager from Massachusetts who was detained recorded an emotional plea asking ICE officials to release Marcelo Gomes da Silva.
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United States:
The little brother of detained teen Marcelo Gomes da Silva sends a message to ICE.
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Portugal:
Marcelo Gomes da Silva is an 18-year-old honor student who was detained by ICE while on his way to volleyball practice.
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United States:
Marcelo Gomes da Silva is an 18-year-old junior who was arrested by ICE while on his way to volleyball practice.
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Brazil:
Marcelo Gomes, an 18-year-old student, was mistakenly detained by immigration agents in the U.S.
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