Mexican teen dies while being held in US immigration custody
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.
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