Press Release 059/2026
Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores | 19 de marzo de 2026 | Comunicado

The Foreign Ministry reports the death of a Mexican national held at the Glades County Detention Center in Florida, a county-administered facility operating under an agreement with ICE to house immigration detainees. The Mexican government reiterates that such deaths are unacceptable and again demands a prompt and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding this death, determine accountability, and put in place effective guarantees of non-recurrence.
The Mexican Consulate General in Miami activated its consular protocol, visited the facility, and will continue working to provide support and assistance to the family. Mexico has requested the reports and documentation needed to establish the full facts of the case, and U.S. authorities have confirmed that an investigation is underway. Mexico will take the necessary diplomatic steps to urge the U.S. federal government to address the conditions that facilitate such incidents. All available legal avenues will be pursued to ensure the family receives full support.
The Foreign Ministry reiterates its commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of Mexican nationals in the United States and will bring all available legal and diplomatic resources to bear in defense of its community abroad.