NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade
ICE confirms detention of Jilmain López-Pérez following Hallandale Beach enforcement operation
ICE agents detained Jilmain López-Pérez, a Guatemalan national, during an enforcement operation in Hallandale Beach on August 10. While activists and witnesses allege the individual was struck by an agency vehicle during a pursuit, ICE states the individual was evaluated at Aventura Hospital for foot pain and released without serious injury.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesWhy It Matters
The incident highlights ongoing community concerns regarding the methods and frequency of federal immigration enforcement operations in South Florida.
Key Facts
- ICE conducted a targeted enforcement operation in Hallandale Beach on August 10.
- Jilmain López-Pérez, a Guatemalan national, was identified as the individual detained.
- ICE states López-Pérez entered the U.S. illegally at an unknown time and location.
- López-Pérez is currently in ICE custody awaiting a hearing before an immigration judge.
- 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 evaluated at Aventura Hospital and discharged without serious injuries.
- Witnesses allege a federal vehicle struck the individual during the pursuit.
- ICE is currently investigating the incident.
- Activists claim there is an increase in immigration enforcement operations across South Florida.
Who's Mentioned
locationHallandale Beach“Location of the enforcement operation and protest.”personJilmain López-Pérez“Individual detained by ICE.”personJulio Ángel Rondón“Resident who witnessed and recorded part of the incident.”locationAventura Hospital“Facility where the detainee was evaluated.”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting the incident.”organizationICE“Federal agency conducting the enforcement operation.”organization50501 South Florida“Activist organization expressing concern over operations.”