Summary
A 19-year-old Mexican man named Royer Perez-Jimenez died while in US immigration custody at a detention center in Florida. The cause of death is believed to be suicide, but it's still under investigation. The Mexican government has requested more details, calling the death "unacceptable".
Key Facts
- Royer Perez-Jimenez, a 19-year-old from Mexico, died in a US immigration detention center.
- He was found unconscious and unresponsive at the Glades County Detention Center in Florida.
- The death is presumed to be a suicide, but officials are still investigating the exact cause.
- Perez-Jimenez was arrested in January for charges including fraud by impersonation.
- When entering the jail, he reported no mental health issues or suicidal thoughts.
- The Mexican government has asked for a detailed investigation into his death.
- Since President Trump took office in 2025, there have been over 42 deaths in immigration custody according to an advocacy group.
- Under the previous president, Joe Biden, 24 deaths were reported over four years.
