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Cuban construction worker remains stranded in Mexico months after wrongful deportation

Feb 2025 · Arizona, Cuba

Cuban construction worker remains stranded in Mexico months after wrongful deportation

Lázaro Romero León, a 59-year-old Cuban who lived in the United States for over 30 years, was deported to Mexico by ICE in February 2025 despite a federal judge's order prohibiting his removal. As of May 2026, he remains stranded in Tapachula, Chiapas, homeless and without resources after multiple failed attempts to return him. A federal judge has threatened sanctions against the government, while a diplomatic gap between the U.S. and Mexico regarding wrongful deportations continues to complicate his case.

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