Overview
- The detainee was found unresponsive overnight on March 16 at the Glades County Detention Center in Moore Haven, and resuscitation efforts failed, according to ICE.
- ICE said the death is a presumed suicide pending confirmation, while Mexican officials called the incident unacceptable and pressed for a thorough U.S. investigation.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said such a death should not happen and urged a comprehensive review of what occurred.
- Consular staff from Mexico’s Miami office visited the facility and sought documentation related to the case, according to reports.
- Media tallies note more than 40 deaths in ICE custody since January 2025, with advocates citing longstanding concerns over contractor‑run facilities and an ACLU review finding most earlier deaths could have been prevented with timely medical care.