Six arrested but protests remain calm in Portland after two killings by border patrol agents

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Robert Mackey in PortlandJanuary 9, 2026 at 07:48 PM

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In Portland, Oregon, six protesters were arrested on Thursday night amid growing tensions over federal immigration enforcement. The arrests followed the fatal shootings of two undocumented Venezuelan immigrants, Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras and Luis David Nico Moncada, by US border patrol agents. Local leaders had appealed for non-violence, and despite the outrage, protests remained largely calm. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) identified the deceased individuals. The incidents have fueled further debate and concern regarding immigration enforcement practices in the city.

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Venezuela 50% Luis David Nico Moncada 60% Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras 60% Oregon 60% Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 70% US border patrol 70% United States 80% Portland ×290%

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