Who are the two Argentines detained by ICE in the United States

Gustavo Romanello and Agustín Baccega, an Argentine married couple who have been living in the United States since 2020, were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents last Saturday at Phoenix airport. According to those close to them, the arrest took place when they took a flight from Orlando to Phoenix to attend a friend's funeral. For reasons that have not yet been clarified, two plainclothes agents detained them and ultimately transferred them to different detention centers. The Argentine couple arrested by ICEInstagram"Visits are still not allowed and no one has given us an explanation. Journalists covering ICE detentions have told us we should expect a long and hard battle," said Jonathan Batchelor, a friend of both and one of the organizers of the fundraiser. Acrobats from CórdobaRomanello, 34, and Baccega, 42, are from Córdoba and are married, according to family sources confirmed to LA NACION. In 2020, they decided to move to the United States. According to Batchelor, for more than six years both have "taught, trained, and performed as acrobats, delighting children and adults alike." "They have trained countless acrobats and performers in Orlando and Arizona, many of whom would not be where they are without them. Each of them has a full-time job and, on top of that, a part-time one. Those who know them know how hard they work and the joy they bring to those around them," he emphasized. One of Baccega's performances in 2025InstagramOn his official website, Baccega says he was born in Argentina and currently resides in Orlando, Florida. "The world is my stage," he wrote as his motto. "I discovered the aerial world in 2015, finding a new and different way to exercise. I learned that I could acquire skills. That seemed impossible to me. I was ashamed of the opportunity to grow. And to learn from other fellow athletes and friends. I enjoy performing and creating shows. With different types of music and including a variety of skills in them," he said. On his page, he defined his motivation as a coach as sharing all his knowledge and helping others achieve their personal goals, while as an acrobat he seeks "to bring to the surface the senses and emotions of the audience and spread the desire in people to be in the spotlight." For his part, Romanello describes himself as a visual development artist. According to his LinkedIn account, he graduated from Full Sail University with a degree in Computer Science."My goal is to combine creativity with technical experience, using my computer skills to create custom architectural elements and immersive environments that bring concepts to life. My approach is performance-oriented, with a focus on delivering high-quality work that meets both artistic and functional objectives," he detailed in his professional profile. Romanello, when he graduated in Computer ScienceInstagramAnd he described: "With experience in lighting, texturing, and compositing, I create photorealistic 3D renders and animations for interior and exterior spaces. My skill set includes low- and high-poly modeling, UV unwrapping, and texturing, backed by a strong eye for image composition and stylistic detail. In addition, I bring knowledge of photography, 3D animation, and color correction, which allows me to enhance each project with refined visual quality." Romanello at DisneyInstagramHe also worked as a performer for Disney between February and September of this year, and since March 2025 he has also been doing so for Universal. "I participated in high-energy performances in more than 15 weekly live shows and special events, captivating diverse audiences," Romanello recounted. By Fernando Bialuski