Deported Colombian migrants report transport in chains and sleep deprivation
Daniel Vasquez, 40, was held over a week across San Diego and Texas facilities and transported in chains. Colombian migrants reported cramped cells, sleep deprivation and denied bathroom breaks on deportation flights.
Feb 10, 2025Bogota, Colombia; San Diego, California; Laredo, TexasCountry of origin: Colombia

Colombian migrants deported from the United States under President Trump's administration reported experiencing degrading treatment in detention centers, including cramped conditions, sleep deprivation, and mistreatment during transport. Daniel Vasquez, a 40-year-old migrant, reported being detained for over a week across multiple facilities in San Diego and Texas, transported in chains and handcuffs. The Colombian and Brazilian governments complained of treatment on deportation flights, including denied bathroom breaks. Some migrants reported willingness to attempt returning to the United States.
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- Reuters
- Colombian migrants denounce their humiliating treatment by US officials
Protothema·Feb 10, 2025·archived copy
- Colombians Deported from US Report ICE Mistreatment
Colombia One·Feb 4, 2025·archived copy
- Colombia migrants decry degrading treatment, but American dream remains for some
WTAQ·Feb 10, 2025·archived copy
The Straits Times·Feb 11, 2025·archived copy
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