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Deaths at Camp East Montana Raise Concerns Over Migrant Detention Conditions
A Nicaraguan migrant, Víctor Manuel Díaz, 36, was found unresponsive in his cell at Camp East Montana on January 14, 2026. despite attempts at resuscitation by on-site medical personnel and El Paso emergency services, he was pronounced dead at 4:09 p.m. local time. Federal authorities are investigating the death as a possible suicide.
Details of the Incident
Díaz was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on January 6, 2026, in minneapolis, Minnesota, during a large-scale federal operation targeting undocumented immigrants. He had received a final order of deportation just two days before his death, on January 12, 2026.
Camp East Montana Under Scrutiny
Camp East Montana, located on Fort Bliss grounds, began operations in August 2025. the facility, wich houses thousands of detainees, has faced increasing scrutiny due to the number of deaths that have occurred while individuals were in custody.
Previous Deaths at the Facility
Prior to Díaz