A man dies under the guard of a border patrol

According to CBP, the man was arrested on February 2 after crossing the border illegally. He first requested medical care from the Roma police department. He was transported to the regional medical center and then allowed to go to the border patrol post of the city of Rio Grande.

The next day, he again went to a doctor and was transferred to McAllen Medical Center in McAllen, Texas, where he died earlier in the day.

Liver cirrhosis and congestive heart failure were initially diagnosed in humans, although the official cause of death is not known, according to CBP. He stayed at McAllen Medical Center until his death.

CBP has not provided additional details such as the name of the man.

"This loss of life is tragic and our condolences go out to family and loved ones, and CBP remains committed to providing safe and humane treatment to those entrusted to us," said CBP Assistant Commissioner of Public Affairs Andrew Meehan. . declaration.

His death follows the deaths of two Guatemalan children imprisoned by CBP several months ago.

On December 8, Jakelin Caal Maquin, 7, died at the hospital two days after being taken to a border patrol post. And, on Christmas Eve, Felipe Gómez Alonzo, 8, died as a result of his transfer to the hospital, his release and then his return to the hospital.

According to Homeland Security Department Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, six migrants, including no children, died in CBP custody during fiscal year 2018. Total figures for the current fiscal year are not immediately available.