The 184-day ordeal of Rómulo Avélica

Avélica was released Aug 30 after almost six months in immigration detention.

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Romulo Avelica was released Aug 30 after 184 days in jail

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Rómulo Avélica hugs his wife Norma after his release.

Andres Echevarria

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Rómulo Avélica having breakfast at home with his family in Los Angeles after 184 days in immigration detention. He was released earlier this week after 184 days in ICE detention.

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Rómulo Avélica greets family and friends after his release.

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Rómulo Avélica with his family and part of a banner after winning his freedom.

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Rómulo Avélica with his family after his release.

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Rómulo Avélica speaks by phone after his release.

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The Avélica family and friends. (Rómulo at center in green pullover.)

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Norma smiles as Rómulo savors his first breakfast back home.

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Rómulo Avélica with his wife Norma and their daughters.

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Romulo made this DIY anniversary ring as a gift to his wife while in detention.

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Rómulo Avélica with his lawyer Alan Diamante.

Andres Echevarria