NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolSeptember 4, 2026Miami-Dade
Family faces separation as minor child departs Miami for Guatemala to join deported parents
A family separated by immigration authorities is experiencing a further split as their youngest child travels from Miami to Guatemala to reunite with deported parents, leaving siblings behind in the United States.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – EspañolWhy It Matters
This situation highlights the practical impact of federal immigration enforcement on family unity, specifically regarding the geographic separation of minor children from their siblings and parents.
Key Facts
- A family has been separated by immigration authorities.
- The parents of the family have been deported to Guatemala.
- The youngest child is traveling from Miami to Guatemala to reunite with the parents.
- The child's departure results in a separation from their siblings who remain in the United States.
Who's Mentioned
organizationU.S. Border Patrol“Federal agency responsible for the traffic stop and detention of the parents.”locationGuatemala“The destination of the minor child and the current location of the deported pare”personMaria Leiva Perez“Parent deported to Guatemala following an arrest on August 9, 2024.”personWendy Domingo“18-year-old U.S. citizen and daughter of the deported parents.”personAiden Domingo“Youngest child being sent to Guatemala to reunite with parents.”organizationGuatemalan Maya Center“Organization that shared video footage of the family's initial separation.”personAbraham Domingo“Parent deported to Guatemala following an arrest on August 9, 2024.”locationMiami International Airport“The location where the family separation occurred.”