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Oregon handyman deported to Mexico dies from pneumonia after ICE arrest

Feb 28, 2026·Location: Portland, OR

Country of origin: Mexico

Oregon handyman deported to Mexico dies from pneumonia after ICE arrest
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Paulino Martin San Pedro, a handyman who lived and worked in Oregon for years, was arrested by ICE agents in Washington County in late 2025 during an enforcement surge in the Pacific Northwest. The arrests were part of an operation internally called 'Operation Black Rose,' which resulted in a 600% increase in apprehensions in Multnomah County and a 2,100% increase in Washington County. After his arrest, San Pedro was deported to Mexico, where he died in February 2026 from pneumonia complications.

Timeline

Feb 28, 2026—Paulino Martin San Pedro dies in Mexico from pneumonia complications
Feb 1, 2026—San Pedro deported to Mexico following arrest
Dec 31, 2025—Paulino Martin San Pedro arrested by ICE agents in Washington County
Oct 1, 2025—ICE Operation Black Rose intensifies in Pacific Northwest, resulting in significant increases in apprehensions across Oregon and Washington counties
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