NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 4, 2026Miami-Dade
Family faces separation at Miami International Airport due to immigration enforcement
A family is experiencing a secondary separation as their youngest son departs for Guatemala to reunite with his deported parents. This move leaves the child separated from his siblings who remain in the United States.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The situation illustrates the practical impact of federal immigration enforcement policies on family unity and the logistical choices families face when members are deported.
Key Facts
- A family has been separated due to immigration enforcement actions.
- The parents of the family have been deported to Guatemala.
- The youngest son is traveling to Guatemala to reunite with his parents.
- The youngest son's departure results in his separation from his siblings who are currently in the United States.
Who's Mentioned
organizationU.S. Border Patrol“Conducted the traffic stop and arrests.”locationGuatemala“The destination country for the deported parents and their youngest son.”personMaria Leiva Perez“Mother, deported to Guatemala.”personWendy Domingo“18-year-old daughter, U.S. citizen.”personAiden Domingo“Youngest child being sent to Guatemala.”organizationGuatemalan Maya Center“Shared footage of the family's initial separation.”personAbraham Domingo“Father, deported to Guatemala.”locationMiami International Airport“Site of the family's departure.”