So, today, while we had the opportunity, we asked FFB President Vicente to share with the nation what information he and his executive had on what caused Pelayo's detention.
He told us that the US authorities have indicated that they cannot share that information with them at this time.
Ruperto Vicente - President, FFB
"We're not privy to information from the US authorities, they explained that to us when Mr. Pelayo was held that they cannot share any information with us but the third hand information that I have received is that Mr. Pelayo may be sent back to Belize and we're praying that he's sent back."
Daniel Ortiz
"Sir, how long has he been detained? I understand that when he was processed after passing through immigration and nationality in the US."
Ruperto Vicente
"Yes, he was right behind me so after I was processed then he was held. I'm very saddened by that situation. It's a situation like watching someone being taken by an alligator and there's nothing you can do about it - I was helpless and that's what saddens me."
Daniel Ortiz
"We also understand that Mr. Pelayo understood that this situation could have happened but he felt that it is required that his presence be with the team."
Ruperto Vicente
"Well Mr. Pelayo loves the team - whether he was aware of it or not I would not comment on that. That's a situation that Mr. Pelayo would have to comment on."
We'll keep following this story, to see if he will be released and sent back to Belize, or if he will be allowed to accompany the team, as was his intention in the first place.
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