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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainJuly 16, 2026United States

Venezuelan Immigrant Dies While in ICE Custody

A 45-year-old Venezuelan man, Jesús Manuel Arenas-Silva, died while being transported between ICE detention centers in Georgia. ICE reports the preliminary cause of death as cardiac arrest, while family members claim he was denied necessary medication during his detention.

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Why It Matters

The death of a detainee in federal custody triggers mandatory reporting requirements and raises questions regarding the medical care provided to individuals held by .

Key Facts

  • Jesús Manuel Arenas-Silva, 45, died while in ICE custody during transport between detention centers in Georgia.
  • The detainee was found unconscious on a bus on July 13 at 7:46 a.m.
  • Preliminary cause of death is suspected to be cardiac arrest, pending further medical examination.
  • The detainee was arrested on July 9 in Dallas, Georgia, following an immigration removal order issued by an Atlanta judge on April 27, 2026.
  • Family members allege that ICE denied the detainee necessary medication during his detention.
  • ICE states the detainee received medical evaluations and care while in custody.
  • A Human Rights Watch report indicates 52 deaths in ICE custody between the start of the second Trump administration and June 4, 2026.
  • ICE policy requires public notification of a death in custody within two business days.

Who's Mentioned

locationIrwin County Hospital“Facility where the detainee was pronounced dead.”organizationDetention Watch Network“Organization representing the family of the deceased.”organizationICE“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency responsible for the detaine”personJesús Manuel Arenas-Silva“The deceased immigrant who was in ICE custody.”personDonald Trump“President referenced in mortality statistics report.”