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Rossville coffee shop owner detained by ICE, family closing business to relocate to Mexico

May 11, 2026 · Rossville, GA, Mexico

Rossville coffee shop owner detained by ICE, family closing business to relocate to Mexico

Buenos Dias Coffee, a Latin-owned coffee shop in Rossville, Georgia, is closing after three years in business following the ICE detention of its owner and operator. The owner was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a traffic stop and is facing deportation. Her family, who co-own the business, announced the closure on Facebook and decided to sell the cafe and relocate to Mexico to reunite with and support the detained mother while she remains in custody.

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May 11, 2026Family announced closure of Buenos Dias Coffee on Facebook and announced plan to relocate to Mexico
Apr 2026Owner detained by ICE following a traffic stop

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