MEXICO CITY, March 20, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Mexico denounced the death of a national held in custody by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as "unacceptable" on Thursday and demanded a "thorough investigation." "He died of a presumed suicide, however, the official cause of his death remains under investigation," ICE said in a Wednesday statement. Mexico will take the "necessary diplomatic steps" and pursue "all available legal avenues" to support the family, the ministry added. Perez-Jimenez was transferred into ICE custody on February 21, and at intake denied any behavioral health issues or concerns and answered "no" to all suicide screening questions, according to ICE. "ICE is committed to ensuring that all those in custody reside in safe, secure and humane environments," the agency added.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 20, 2026 13:41 UTC