Venezuelan Analyst Granted Asylum | New York City News

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

After months of legal turmoil and public outcry, New York City data analyst Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez has been granted asylum — allowing him to stay and work in the U.S. indefinitely. Originally from Venezuela, he was arrested in January following an immigration appointment, despite having Temporary Protected Status and dismissed assault charges. Detained over five months, he was released on bond in June. His case became a flashpoint for critics arguing against broad immigration enforcement, with Governor backlash and widespread protests. Now back at his City Council job, Bohorquez’s…