SE LE ACABO LA RISITA: Beto Coral Detenido EN EEUU Mientras Defendía al Régimen de Petro

In an event that has generated considerable political controversy, Colombian activist and content creator Beto Coral (Franklin Humberto Coral Garrido), known for his strong support of Gustavo Petro's government and his online attacks against the opposition, was arrested on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Arizona, United States. Agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), part of ICE, arrested him in front of his minor son. The procedure was recorded and disseminated by journalist Daniel Coronell, who received a call from the activist himself during his arrest. President Gustavo Petro has described the arrest as "political persecution." During a Cabinet meeting, Petro ordered the Foreign Ministry to intervene and request his release, arguing that it was a politically motivated act against a defender of progressivism. The Colombian Embassy in the U.S. immediately activated consular assistance. So far, US authorities have not publicly detailed the exact reasons, although a possible immigration process that could lead to deportation has been mentioned. The case has further polarized public opinion in Colombia. While sectors close to the Petro movement denounce retaliation by the government of Donald Trump and Marco Rubio, opposition voices celebrate the action of US immigration authorities against a controversial activist. Beto Coral remains in federal custody and could appeal the decision before a judge or opt for self-deportation. The event dominated trending topics on Colombian social media and news outlets on June 17.