Agents of the United States Border Patrol (USBP) arrested a Cuban citizen in Miami with a criminal record for sexual offenses and a deportation order dating back to 2012.
The head of the Border Patrol, Michael W. Banks, stated on the social media platform X that the Cuban is a "sex offender" with an "alarming" history, who "was ordered to be deported in 2012 but never left."
Banks published a photo of the detained individual but did not disclose their name. In their statement, they warned that the person has convictions for indecent behavior with a minor, for which they were sentenced to five years in prison, as well as prostitution and theft.
The Cuban, arrested on July 16, remains in custody and will soon be expelled from the United States, the official stated.
A Cuban man with convictions for sexual offenses has been arrested in Broward
Another Cuban citizen who also has a criminal record for sexual offenses against a minor was arrested this month by agents from the Border Patrol at the Dania Beach Station in Broward County.
According to a post on X by Jeffrey Dinise, head of the Miami Sector of the USBP, on July 9, a Cuban who had previously been convicted of lewd acts with a minor under 16 years old was arrested. The official shared a photograph but did not disclose the identity of the detainee.
"For this reason, border security is so important," he warned, while celebrating the fact of "keeping another child predator off the streets" of the country.
The detainee is now facing imminent deportation from the U.S.
Subsequent arrests and deportations of Cuban immigrants
In recent weeks, there have been a series of detentions and deportations of Cuban immigrants from the U.S. who have criminal convictions or pending charges for serious offenses.
Last week, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Juan Félix Yanes Montano, a 56-year-old with a history of robbery and armed burglary and kidnapping with a deadly weapon in Miami-Dade, Florida.
A statement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) included him in a group of undocumented immigrants subject to deportation for violent crimes, which "represent the greatest threat to the safety of American communities." Yanes is currently in ICE custody, awaiting expulsion from the country.
Furthermore, days earlier he was apprehended in Buffalo, New York, Geraldo Lunas Campos, 55 years old, a convicted felon in the U.S.
According to authorities, his criminal record dates back to 1997 and includes first-degree sexual abuse of a child under 11, aggravated assault with a weapon, criminal possession of a loaded firearm, and the sale of a controlled substance. He will also be deported.
Until December 2024, the number of Cuban immigrants with a deportation order in the U.S. rose to 42,084. However, the government of Havana has refused to accept all of them.
Deportable Cubans may be transferred to a third country due to the regime's reluctance to accept back emigrants with criminal records or those who have been outside the country since before 2017.
According to the administration of President Donald Trump, this has been the reason why at least three Cubans convicted of serious crimes were deported to third countries, specifically from the African continent.
In May, Enrique Arias Hierro and José Manuel Rodríguez Quiñones were sent to South Sudan, as part of a group of eight immigrants convicted of serious crimes in the U.S. who had final removal orders issued by ICE.
More recently, on July 15, the U.S. government transferred Roberto Mosquera Del Peral to the Kingdom of Eswatini, in southern Africa, during a forced deportation operation that included four other immigrants of different nationalities with criminal records.
Both deportation flights conducted by ICE are part of the White House's strategy to expel convicted foreign criminals to third countries that do not accept them back into their home nations. The measure was supported by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Detention and Deportation of Cuban Citizens in the U.S.
Why was the Cuban citizen arrested in Miami?
The Cuban citizen was detained in Miami by Border Patrol agents due to his criminal record for sexual offenses and his violation of a deportation order issued in 2012. The individual had convictions for indecent behavior with a minor, prostitution, and theft.
What is the fate of deportable Cubans who are not accepted by Cuba?
The deportable Cubans who are not accepted by Cuba can be sent to third countries. Due to the Cuban regime's refusal to accept immigrants with criminal records or those who have been outside the country since before 2017, the United States has deported some of these individuals to African countries such as South Sudan and Eswatini.
What actions is the United States taking regarding undocumented immigrants with criminal records?
The United States has intensified the detention of undocumented immigrants with criminal records, especially those deemed dangerous. U.S. authorities are prioritizing the deportation of individuals with criminal convictions to their countries of origin or to third countries if these will not accept them. This includes operations in which individuals are arrested during their immigration appointments.
What is the number of Cubans with deportation orders in the United States?
As of December 2024, there were 42,084 Cubans in the United States with deportation orders. However, the government of Havana has been reluctant to accept them back, prompting U.S. authorities to consider deporting these individuals to third countries.
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