Second Venezuelan Doctor Detained in South Texas by Immigration Agents
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Immigration agents in South Texas detained a second Venezuelan doctor, an ER doctor, following a pattern of apprehensions.
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Immigration agents in South Texas detained a second Venezuelan doctor, an ER doctor, on Saturday. This detention occurred just days after a Venezuelan family physician was also taken into custody by immigration agents. Both doctors were traveling when they were detained. This marks a pattern of Venezuelan medical professionals being apprehended in the region.
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