Migrants
The Minex reported that on April 22, 11 Guatemalans were arrested during a migratory raid at a store located in Pomona, California.
Illustrative photo. Security personnel palpates migrants with Grilletes stopped by ICE before boarding a plane bound for Guatemala on May 5, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas. (Free Press Photo: AFP)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINEX) reported this April 24 about The case of 11 Guatemalans detained during a raid performed by border patrol agents in California.
According to MINEX, the Consulate General of Guatemala in Los Angeles has provided protection to 11 Connationals apprehended in the city of PomonaCalifornia, who were arrested on April 22.
The authorities detailed that the raid took place on the outskirts of a store, where they were arrested 20 people in total, who, in Minex’s words, were looking for a job opportunity.
In addition, the border patrol told the consular authorities that the 11 Guatemalan detainees are all men and originally from Huehuetenango, Izabal, Quiché, Sololá and Retalhuleu.
“The consular mission interviewed the Guatemalans to provide them with, in addition to protection, Migratory legal advice and verify that they are very healthy, “said the Minex.
Finally, the Foreign Ministry stressed that consular officials maintain constant communication with border authorities and with relatives of the Guatemalans arrested.