La historia del argentino, dueño de una galería de arte en Nueva York, que fue deportado por Donald Trump

Nuevos casos sobre inmigración no dejan de aparecer desde que el presidente Donald Trump dio a conocer sus planes en ese ámbito.

Ahora tocó el turno al argentino Juan García Mosqueda, propietario de la galería de arte y diseño Chambers New York, en Chelsea, quien sin explicación fue retenido durante 36 horas y se le negó ingresar a los EE.UU. tras su arribo desde Argentina.

El joven publicó una carta en inglés titulada “La pared visible”, que fue compartida por algunos de los más importantes portales de noticias de arte, como Arnet News, ArtForum y Art F City.

“Estimados amigos, el pasado viernes, 24 de de febrero de 2017 se me negó la entrada a los Estados Unidos, la nación en el que residí legalmente durante los últimos diez años. El procedimiento fue deshumanizante y degradante en cada paso del camino", relató.

“Después de ser acompañado a los locales de inspección secundaria, fui interrogado bajo juramento y amenazado con la posibilidad de no permitirse mi entrada al país durante cinco años”, narró luego García Mosqueda.

(...) fair that we do and every project we initiate across the globe. We self-publish books printed in the United States. And, needless to say, we pay considerable federal and state taxes that help fund many of the societal aspects that fuel the American engine. Although I am not an American citizen, Chamber is an American product that I hope adds to the cultural landscape of the country. The gallery was conceived in alignment with the same idea of inclusion that was found in the streets of the Lower East Side (where I live and was denied access to a few days ago) not so long ago: a melting pot of all nationalities and religions, importing ideas from abroad to a culturally embracing metropolis. We have worked with over 200 artists and designers, from Tokyo to Los Angeles, from Amsterdam to Santiago, in our less than three years of existence and rely heavily on social mobility to get our message across and display the works that we want to show. To my American friends, I urge you to contact your congressmen and push for immigration reform. Push for a system that does not alienate, intimidate, and bully foreigners but that, on the contrary, welcomes and encourages citizens from all countries to want to keep investing in and contributing to your wonderful country. This coming Thursday, I will not be able to celebrate the opening of our newest show, Domestic Appeal, which my team and I worked hard to conceive, and will not be able to meet some of the incredible participants that are traveling to the United States to take pride in displaying their creations in one of the most culturally relevant cities on the planet. Please come see it, have a glass of wine, and enjoy it on my behalf! Hope to see you all very soon, @juangmosqueda

Una publicación compartida de Chamber (@chambernyc) el 28 de Feb de 2017 a la(s) 9:46 PST

En línea con ello contó que el agente fronterizo le negó derecho de asesoría y, tras su declaración, le informaron que no podía ingresar al país. Ya habían pasado más de 20 horas.

“Durante 14 horas terriblemente dolorosas, me prohibieron el uso de cualquier medio de comunicación y no tuve acceso a cualquiera de mis pertenencias, que fueron examinadas con ferocidad… Me privaron de alimento. Me registré en tres ocasiones con el fin de ir al baño, donde no tuve la privacidad y estaba bajo la vigilancia constante de un oficial”, contó.

Dear Friends, This past Friday, February 24, 2017, I was denied entry into the United States—the nation where I have been legally residing for the past ten years. The procedure was dehumanizing and degrading every step of the way. After being escorted to the secondary inspection premises, I was brought down for interrogation where I was questioned under oath and threatened with the possibility of being barred from entering the country for five years. The border patrol officer denied me the right to legal counseling, arrogantly claiming that lawyers had no jurisdiction at the borders. Shortly after my sworn statement was delivered to the chief officer in charge, they informed me that I was not permitted to come into the country and, therefore, would be forced onto the return flight to Buenos Aires later that evening. During the following fourteen excruciatingly painful hours, I was prohibited from the use of any means of communication and had no access to any of my belongings, which were ferociously examined without any warrant whatsoever. I was deprived of food. I was frisked three times in order to go to the bathroom, where I had no privacy and was under the constant surveillance of an officer. Finally, I was escorted by two armed officers directly onto the plane and denied my documents until I reached my destination, Buenos Aires. This thirty-six hour nightmare is nothing but clear evidence of a deeply flawed immigration system in the United States, carried out by an administration that is more interested in expelling people than admitting them. I was educated in America, worked at prestigious design entities, and, now, as you all know, own a gallery which employs Americans and non-Americans alike. Chamber supports architecture and design studios in the United States and abroad. I own several properties in New York and have collaborated in numerous projects with architects, contractors, and construction workers to bring to life projects around the city. We have created a network within the creative industries that span all disciplines and media that help individuals sustain their practices and do what they love. We proudly carry the New York flag to every(...)

Una publicación compartida de Chamber (@chambernyc) el 28 de Feb de 2017 a la(s) 9:45 PST

Su pesadilla “concluyó” cuando fue escoltado a su vuelo hacia Argentina, hasta donde le serían entregados sus documentos.

García Mosqueda es dueño de varios inmuebles en Nueva York, no es indocumentado, es un empresario y artista próspero, reconocido por el círculo en el que se mueve.

“Fui educado en Estados Unidos, trabajé en entidades de diseño de prestigio, y, ahora, como todos ustedes saben, soy dueño de la galería que le da empleo a estadounidenses y no estadounidenses por igual”, contó.