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EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The Mexican government is demanding clarity following the death of a Mexican migrant at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in California. This incident raises ongoing concerns about the treatment and safety of detainees in such centers.
On March 25, Jose Guadalupe Ramos Solano, a detainee at the Adelanto Processing Center, passed away at 9:29 p.m., according to ICE. Facility security personnel found Ramos unconscious and unresponsive on his bunk and promptly attempted life-saving measures, the agency reported.
Following the initial response, Ramos was transported to Victor Valley Global Medical Center in Victorville, California, where medical staff pronounced him dead. The circumstances surrounding his death are under scrutiny as authorities investigate further.
Ramos had been arrested by the Redondo Beach Police Department on May 6, 2025, for charges of possession of a controlled substance and theft. Subsequently, he was convicted by the Superior Court of Los Angeles in August and placed under ICE custody in February.
Upon his arrival at the Adelanto facility on February 24, Ramos underwent a comprehensive health evaluation as part of the intake process. This assessment revealed several pre-existing medical conditions, including diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension, which may have contributed to his untimely demise.
“He received constant medical care while he was in custody, including medication to treat his illness,” the ICE statement said.
In Mexico City, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the staff at Mexican consulate in Los Angeles would hold a news conference later on Monday to address fatalities and medical care involving Mexican nationals in the custody of ICE.
She said a diplomatic note would be sent as well as letters to various U.S. federal officials including American congressional leaders. Deputy Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco also was to seek a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson.
Last week, the Foreign Ministry said 13 Mexicans have died in federal custody in the U.S. since Jan. 20, 2025. Mexico has sent diplomatic letters in each case seeking information from the U.S. government and has urged the Trump administration to take action to prevent further deaths of Mexican migrants in custody.