The Complex Case of Veteran Jose Barco Facing Deportation

What happens when a decorated veteran finds himself stateless in the country he served?
Jose Barco, a Purple Heart recipient, faces deportation after living in the U.S. for 35 years.,Barco has a criminal record and completed a 15-year prison sentence, which complicates his citizenship status.,Despite his service, the U.S. government is attempting to deport him back to Venezuela, which refuses him entry.,Barco is currently held in Texas and is unable to secure legal representation due to frequent transfers.,His wife, Tia, highlights the emotional toll of being apart from their daughter, whom he hasn't met outside prison.,Mental health issues are prevalent among veterans; Barco himself suffers from TBI and PTSD following service.,His case raises questions about the treatment of non-citizen veterans and the broader implications of immigration policy.
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[juanydiaz]

Que tristeza que la entrega de este muchacho por un país que no lo quiere ni siquiera sea un poco reconocido, la verdad que inhumano