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Pedro Camacho

Mexican Government Calls for Full Investigation Into Death of 19-Year-Old in ICE Custody

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum (Credit: Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP via Getty Images)

The Mexican government has called for a "prompt and exhaustive" investigation into the death of a 19-year-old Mexican national in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in Florida, describing such incidents as "unacceptable" and urging authorities to determine responsibility and prevent future cases.

Mexico's Foreign Ministry said it is seeking a full clarification of the circumstances surrounding the death of Royer Perez-Jimenez, who died on March 16 at the Glades County Detention Center.

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