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December 23, 2024

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U.S. citizen enters North, denounces America

Texas native announces plans for asylum in Venezuela; mother cites medical history

North Korean state media on Sunday issued video of Texas native Arturo Pierre Martinez condemning his country of citizenship and announcing plans to seek asylum in Venezuela.

The North, recently condemned over its human rights by a UN General Assembly vote, released footage of Martinez, age 29, criticizing the U.S.for human rights violations and for seeking to dominate other countries.

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