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The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on Saturday the arrest in New Orleans of Rigoberto Guerra, a Cuban citizen accused of possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine.
Guerra, arrested by agents from the Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) New Orleans team, is now among the names publicly released by ICE in its "Worst of the Worst" campaign, a list the agency uses to showcase immigrants deemed "high-risk."
According to official information, the Cuban, whose personal details were not disclosed, already had a criminal record in the United States and is currently in custody while his potential deportation process is underway.
A new case amidst a wave of arrests of Cubans in the U.S.
The detention of Guerra adds to others that have occurred in recent months in that American city.
At the beginning of August, ICE announced the arrest of Eduardo Fundora-Setién, a 59-year-old man sentenced in Louisiana for second and third-degree domestic violence.
The case was also publicized as part of the "The Worst of the Worst" campaign, reflecting the federal government's interest in expediting the deportation of foreigners with alleged serious convictions.
Days later, news emerged regarding the arrest, also in New Orleans, of Jorge Luis Díaz García, wanted for vehicle assault, multiple charges of reckless driving, and a previous case of driving under the influence of alcohol. His arrest occurred without incidents, according to the agency itself.
What worries the community the most is the fate of these detainees. Many Cubans with final deportation orders remain in centers like the controversial "Alligator Alcatraz," because the regime in Havana often refuses to accept those who have committed crimes in the United States.
In recent months, however, Washington has insisted on utilizing all legal tools to carry out expulsions even to third countries, a change that is causing concern among migrants and their families.
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