Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested a Cuban citizen this week in Miami-Dade, Florida, who has convictions for robbery and armed kidnapping.
A statement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that on July 17, ICE arrested deportable undocumented immigrants in the U.S., including those with convictions for violent crimes, among whom was Juan Félix Yanes Montano, aged 56.
The DHS statement indicated that Yanes Montano has previously been convicted of armed robbery, armed burglary, and armed kidnapping in Miami-Dade County.
The authorities also announced the arrest of four other illegal immigrants from Vietnam, Ethiopia, and Mexico, with extensive histories of violent crimes such as murder, rape, human trafficking, and fentanyl distribution.
"Here are some of the WORST OF THE WORST arrested by ICE yesterday," DHS warned. "They represent the greatest threat to the safety of American communities."
The detainees are in the custody of ICE, awaiting their expulsion from the country.
In recent weeks, there has been a series of arrests and deportations of Cuban immigrants in the U.S. who have criminal records or pending charges for serious offenses.
Agentes de ICE and Border Patrol arrested Geraldo Lunas Campos, a convicted felon in Buffalo, New York, with a criminal record dating back to 1997, which includes first-degree sexual abuse of a child under 11 years old, aggravated assault with a weapon, criminal possession of a loaded firearm, and sale of a controlled substance, among other offenses.
Ariochy Morán, another Cuban with illegal status who has been convicted for attempted lewd acts against a child under 12 years old, was arrested in Miami. Both face deportation from the country.
On Tuesday night, five immigrants of different nationalities were deported by the U.S. to the African kingdom of Eswatini, including the Cuban Roberto Mosquera Del Peral, who has multiple convictions for first-degree murder, aggravated assault on a police officer with a weapon, vehicle theft, and aggravated flight due to reckless driving and evading the police.
In May, eight immigrants with criminal records were deported to South Sudan, in an operation that included Cubans Enrique Arias Hierro, 47 years old, and José Manuel Rodríguez Quiñones, 54, both with serious criminal convictions.
That same month, the Trump administration deported to Cuba former Ministry of Interior agent Daniel Morejón García, who was involved in the repression of the protests on July 11, 2021.
Deportable Cubans may be sent by the U.S. to third countries if the government of Havana refuses to accept them.
At the end of June, the Supreme Court gave a boost to President Donald Trump by authorizing the resumption of deportations of immigrants to countries other than their places of origin.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arrests and Deportations of Cuban Immigrants in the United States
Why was Juan Félix Yanes Montano arrested in Miami-Dade?
Juan Félix Yanes Montano was arrested by ICE due to his criminal history, which includes convictions for armed robbery, armed burglary, and kidnapping with a deadly weapon in Miami-Dade, Florida. Authorities consider him a threat to the safety of American communities.
What happens to deportable Cuban immigrants in the U.S.?
Deportable Cuban immigrants in the U.S. can be sent to third countries if the government of Havana refuses to accept them. This policy has been supported by the U.S. Supreme Court and is part of the measures adopted by the Trump administration to manage illegal immigration.
What is the context of the deportations of Cubans with criminal records in the U.S.?
The increase in deportations of Cubans with criminal records is part of a "zero tolerance" policy towards dangerous criminals in the U.S. The Trump administration has intensified operations to arrest and deport illegal immigrants with prior convictions, which includes Cuban citizens who have committed serious offenses within U.S. territory.
How has the Trump administration influenced immigration policy towards Cubans in the U.S.?
The Trump administration has tightened immigration policies, promoting mass deportations of undocumented immigrants with criminal records and rejecting those who are not accepted by their home countries. This has notably affected the Cuban community in the U.S., with a significant increase in detentions and deportations.
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