Ecuadorian political fugitive spotted at Miami World Cup match

CBP agents, who have been working security at the World Cup, appeared to miss a big one Saturday in Miami.
By B. Scott McLendon at Miami New Times · · 1 min read

CBP agents, who have been working security at the World Cup, appeared to miss a big one Saturday in Miami.
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