Franklin Coral Garrido, a political activist, was detained by ICE agents in Phoenix, Arizona on June 16, 2026. Following his capture, Congressman-elect Wally, a member of the Historic Pact coalition, shared an audio recording purportedly from Coral. In the recording, Coral asserts his innocence, stating he has not committed any crimes. Details surrounding the reasons for Coral’s detention remain unclear. Wally’s sharing of the audio suggests a potential political dimension to the case, highlighting concerns about the activist’s treatment. The incident is drawing attention to immigration enforcement practices and the situation of Colombian nationals in the United States. Further investigation is needed to determine the specifics of the charges, if any, against Coral.
