NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade
ICE detains Guatemalan national in Hallandale Beach following pursuit
ICE agents detained Jilmain López-Pérez, an undocumented immigrant from Guatemala, during a targeted enforcement operation in Hallandale Beach on August 10. Activists and a local witness have raised concerns regarding the conduct of federal agents during the arrest, alleging that a vehicle struck the individual, while ICE maintains that the individual was evaluated at a hospital and cleared of serious injuries.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – MainWhy It Matters
The incident highlights ongoing community concerns regarding federal immigration enforcement tactics in South Florida and the transparency of operations involving local residents.
Key Facts
- ICE conducted a targeted enforcement operation in Hallandale Beach on August 10.
- Jilmain López-Pérez, an undocumented immigrant from Guatemala, was identified as the individual detained.
- ICE states the individual fled on foot, leading to a pursuit.
- ICE reports that López-Pérez complained of foot pain following the incident.
- Hallandale Beach Fire and Rescue was contacted by ICE agents to assist the detainee.
- López-Pérez was transported to Aventura Hospital, evaluated, and discharged without serious injuries.
- ICE states the agent involved in the incident was not injured.
- López-Pérez remains in ICE custody awaiting a hearing before an immigration judge.
- Local activists held a demonstration at Hallandale Beach City Hall to express concerns over increased immigration operations.
- A witness, Julio Ángel Rondón, alleged that a vehicle involved in the operation struck the individual.
Who's Mentioned
locationHallandale Beach“City where the incident occurred”personJilmain López-Pérez“Individual detained by ICE”locationHospital Aventura“Facility where the detainee was evaluated”personJulio Ángel Rondón“Resident who witnessed and recorded the incident”locationAventura Hospital“Facility where the individual was evaluated”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting the story”organizationICE“Federal agency conducting the enforcement operation”other51“Part of the news outlet name”organization50501 South Florida“Activist group expressing concern”