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Guatemalan man detained by ICE, health deteriorating without medical care

Jun 25, 2026 · Hyattsville, MD, Guatemala

Guatemalan man detained by ICE, health deteriorating without medical care

Arturo, a Guatemalan man who fled extortion and violence, was detained by ICE while returning home from a work shift. He was scheduled for hernia surgery and has Type II diabetes, but is receiving no medical attention in out-of-state detention. His family—wife Maricel and three children—faces financial hardship due to loss of his income.

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