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Luis René L.: 59-year-old Cuban with Parkinson's deported to Mexico, unable to obtain medication

Luis René Lemus, 59, a Cuban man with Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia, was deported to Mexico and has struggled to get his medication among other elderly, ailing Cubans sent to Villahermosa.

Feb 2026Villahermosa, MXCountry of origin: Cuba

Luis René L.: 59-year-old Cuban with Parkinson's deported to Mexico, unable to obtain medication
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Luis René Lemus, 59, a Cuban with Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia, was deported to Mexico where he has struggled to procure needed medication. He is among elderly and infirm Cubans sent to Villahermosa under the third-country deportation program.

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