NYT
U.S. Fast-Tracked Deportation of Ecuadorean Politician Despite Torture Fears
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
José Serrano, an Ecuadorean politician and critic of President Daniel Noboa, was deported from the United States after being accused of criminal activity. The deportation occurred as the Trump administration pursued expedited removal proceedings through U.S. immigration courts. Serrano had raised concerns about potential torture risks if returned to Ecuador.
