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Bertha G.F.: Wife of former Chihuahua governor held in El Paso ICE detention

Bertha Olga Gómez Fong, wife of former Chihuahua Governor César Duarte, was arrested in El Paso on March 25, 2026, and is held at a processing center amid unclear circumstances.

Mar 25, 2026El Paso, TXCountry of origin: Mexico

Bertha G.F.: Wife of former Chihuahua governor held in El Paso ICE detention
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Bertha Olga Gómez Fong, wife of former Chihuahua Governor César Duarte, was arrested by ICE in El Paso on March 25, 2026, and is being held at the El Paso Service Processing Center. The arrest circumstances remain unclear, with preliminary reports suggesting either a routine immigration check or a coordinated operation related to corruption allegations. As of March 26, 2026, Mexican officials have not initiated formal intervention, and the case could result in either deportation or extradition proceedings depending on bilateral protocols activated by Mexico.

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