After a stint in Guantanamo Bay, a Venezuelan deported from the US adjusts to his homeland | Press Register Skip to main content Load articles Jhoan Bastidas gives an interview at his father's house in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, after being deported from Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. (AP Photo/Juan Arraez) AP premium content - for subscribers only Click to subscribe After a stint in Guantanamo Bay, a Venezuelan deported from the US adjusts to his homeland MARACAIBO, Venezuela (AP) — Jhoan Bastidas was deported from the United States and spent 16 days at the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, watched by cameras and eating small meals that left him hungry. “I was locked up all day in a little room — I counted the feet: 7 wide and 13 long — without being able to do anything, without a book, looking at the walls,” Bastidas, 25, said… --- The content you're trying to view is available for Premium Content Subscribers only. Online subscription options are available and are complimentary to all existing print subscribers of The PRESS REGISTER. If you're an existing subscriber (print or digital) and already have your Username and Password, click here: Login If you're an existing print subscriber and need to activate your online account, click here: Existing subscribers If you're not currently a subscriber, click here for more information about our affordable online subscription options: Subscribe Keyboard Controls : ␛ ￩ ￫ ‹ › Copy Link https://www.pressregister.com/after-stint-guantanamo-bay-venezuelan-deported-us-adjusts-his-homeland-1 Save Local News. Donate to the Clarkesdale Press Register! Local news coverage is critical for a strong and vibrant community. Unfortunately, local publications are dying because of monopolistic Big Tech. Over 30% of all newspapers are expected to close within the next three years. Help support local news by making a donation today. You would be supporting a local institution, founded upon principles of integrity and strong editorial standards. Unlike social media, we vet sources, fact-check, and have roots embedded in our local community. Support us. Support local news. Donate OR Subscribe Did you enjoy this article? Click here to view this author's last article or here to see all of their content. loading 0 Comments Newest to Oldest Oldest to Newest Login To Post Your Comment No Comments! Published Just Now Save Cancel The E-Edition May 07, 2026 Community Polls Local poll Do you agree with a street in Clarksdale being named after Ken Murphey? Choices Yes No Maybe Vote View results Copy Link Submit Your Poll Local Polls Statewide poll If you had to listen to only one genre of music for the rest of life, which would you prefer? Choices Blues Christian/Gospel Classical Country Folk music Jazz Hip-hop/Rap Latin music Pop R&B/Soul/Funk Rock/Metal/Punk Something else Vote View results Copy Link Submit Your Poll Statewide Polls Today's Weather Clarksdale, 38614, MS Realtime Radar Current Temp 81°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Chance of Rain: 40% Max Temp: 84°F Min Temp: 62°F Feels Like: 82°F Dew Point: 60°F Humidity: 93% Sunrise: 6:04 AM Sunset: 7:53 PM Wind Speed: 5 mph Wind Direction: ENE Wind Gust: 5 mph Sky Cover: 40% Visibility: 6 mi Dew Point: 60°F Moon Rise: 2:19 AM Moon Set: 1:25 PM A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Hourly Forecast 7-Day Forecast Based on data from National Weather Service and OpenWeather . Download our App! Follow us Load More -->