NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 28, 2026Hillsborough
Migrants report kidnapping and torture after deportation to Reynosa
Two migrants deported from the United States to Reynosa, Mexico, allege they were kidnapped and tortured by a criminal group immediately upon their arrival. The individuals claim their captors targeted them under the false assumption that deported migrants possess significant financial resources.
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This account highlights the security risks and lack of support networks faced by individuals returned to border cities after being deported from the United States.
Key Facts
- Two migrants allege they were kidnapped and held for approximately one month by a criminal group in Reynosa, Mexico.
- The migrants claim they were subjected to physical assault and torture with a bladed weapon during their captivity.
- One migrant alleges he was shot by an ICE official during his detention in the United States prior to deportation.
- The migrants report that their captors targeted them because they believed deported individuals carry large sums of money.
- The individuals have relocated to Tijuana, Mexico, to be closer to family members residing in California.
- The migrants are currently earning income by performing music on the streets to survive.
Who's Mentioned
locationTijuana“City where the migrants relocated after the alleged incident.”locationCalifornia“Location of the migrants' families.”locationReynosa“Mexican border city where the alleged kidnapping and torture occurred.”organizationICE“U.S. immigration agency involved in the detention of one of the migrants.”