# ICE detention of Venezuelan nationals in the US

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ice-detention-of-venezuelan-nationals-in-the-us
> Updated: 2026-10-19T18:57:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Reports indicate the detention of Venezuelan nationals by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This includes the arrest of reggaeton singer Mr. Brian, who reportedly migrated through Colombia, Ecuador, and the Darien Gap after facing economic and political challenges in Venezuela. His family has requested his release to reunite him with his minor children.

In separate cases, ICE has detained other Venezuelan nationals. In Kentucky, Jeifrank Barreto has been held at the Oldham detention center for seven months; he has requested deportation to Venezuela, describing his detention conditions as “torture.” In Denver, Colorado, Yulianny Ulacio Valderrama remains in custody following an arrest related to a criminal conviction for retail theft.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: ICE detains Venezuelan nationals in US custody

ICE has detained two Venezuelan nationals: Jeifrank Barreto, who is requesting deportation from a Kentucky facility, and Yulianny Ulacio Valderrama, who was arrested in Denver following a theft conviction.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ice-detains-venezuelan-nationals-in-us-custody

### 2026-10-08: Venezuelan singer Mr. Brian detained by ICE

Venezuelan reggaeton artist Mr. Brian has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to his family, who are seeking his release to reunite him with his children.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuelan-singer-mr-brian-detained-by-ice

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