Cuban Immigrant's Death Marks 48th in ICE Custody Since January 2025

Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported that a 27-year-old Cuban immigrant, Aled Damien Carbonell-Betancourt, died on April 12, 2026, although the official cause of death remains under investigation. " The officer immediately called a medical emergency, and staff began cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

City of Miami Fire Rescue arrived at the facility and continued resuscitative efforts. , Miami Fire Rescue pronounced Carbonell-Betancourt dead.

Background on the

Case Carbonell-Betancourt entered the United States on October 30, 2024, and was released on parole with a Notice to Appear, according to ICE.

The agency encountered him at a county jail in November 2025 following his arrest for allegedly resisting an officer with violence. He was transferred to ICE custody in February 2026 and was facing removal proceedings at the time of his death. ABC News has not independently confirmed details about his criminal record.

Broader

Context This death marks the 48th death in ICE custody during the second Trump administration.

" "No death is what we want. We don't want anyone to die in custody," he said. The spike in deaths has rattled the international community, with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum condemning the situation and demanding a thorough inspection of conditions at ICE facilities.

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009% of the detained population. S. citizens -- including providing access to proper medical care.

A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, did not immediately respond to a request for comment from ABC News.

The official cause of death remains under investigation.