Brothers to the Rescue press conference at Freedom Tower On May 20. — In Honor: Florida Attorney General James Uthemeir speaks during a Department of Justice event at the Freedom Tower on May 20 honoring the Brothers to the Rescue exile group . LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

Photo Briefing – May 20, 2026

By Lucas Duarte

May 27, 2026

Brothers to the Rescue press conference at Freedom Tower On May 20. — Full Attention: A packed house at the Freedom Tower listens intently during a Department of Justice event honoring the Brothers to the Rescue on May 20. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

Brothers to the Rescue press conference at Freedom Tower On May 20. — Madame President: Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega speaks at the Freedom Tower on May 20. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

Brothers to the Rescue press conference at Freedom Tower On May 20. — Community Leaders: Pictured from left to right are Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle, West Miami city attorney Jose A. “Pepe” Villalobos, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins at the Freedom Tower on May 20. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

Brothers to the Rescue press conference at Freedom Tower On May 20. — Full House: Todd Blanche talks to a packed house at the Freedom Tower on May 20. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

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Lucas Duarte is studying photography at Wolfson Campus. Duarte, who graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School in 2022, will serve as a photographer for The Reporter during the 2025-26 school year. The 22-year-old was born in Brazil and has been taking photos since 2019. He enjoys telling stories through images and aspires to build a career in documentary photography.

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