Brazilian influencer who defended US immigration crackdown arrested by ICE

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Tom Phillips in Rio de JaneiroFebruary 2, 2026 at 04:10 PM

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Brazilian influencer Júnior Pena, a supporter of Donald Trump's immigration policies, was arrested by ICE agents in New Jersey on Saturday. Pena, who has lived in the US since 2009, is known for his social media content about life in the US from a migrant perspective and his criticism of Brazil's left-wing president. He previously defended Trump's immigration crackdown, claiming it only targeted "crooks," even as deportations of Brazilians from the US have risen. Pena was reportedly detained after missing a court hearing and is currently being held at the Delaney Hall detention facility. His lawyer is working to resolve the situation and prevent his transfer to another state.

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Brazilian Times 30% Andrew Lattarulo 40% Newark 40% Jair Bolsonaro 50% Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva 50% Delaney Hall 50% New Jersey ×260% United States ×370% Brazil ×470% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×280% Donald Trump ×580% Eustáquio da Silva Pena Júnior (Júnior Pena) ×790%

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Brazil

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