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Mayan translator deported to Guatemala, leaving four U.S.-citizen children

Jan 31, 2026 · Florida, Colombia

Mayan translator deported to Guatemala, leaving four U.S.-citizen children

Olga Perez, a 47-year-old Mayan language translator, was deported to Guatemala in July 2026 following a June 3 immigration court ruling, separating her from her four U.S.-born children in Florida. Perez had been detained since November 2025 after a traffic stop and had no criminal record. Her deportation leaves a gap in language services across Florida courts, schools, and hospitals, while her eldest daughter has taken over the family landscaping business to support her three younger siblings.

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