Arr, a lone lassie from Guatemala, be meetin' Davy Jones' locker in the clutches o' Uncle Sam. Aye, the scurvy got her!
2023-07-12
Arr, a young lass of 15 summers from Guatemala hath met her untimely demise whilst under the watchful eye of the federal crew. 'Tis the fourth time this year a wee one hath met such a fate in the clutches of the U.S. government.
In a tragic turn of events, a 15-year-old migrant girl from Guatemala passed away while in federal custody. This marks the fourth death of a child in U.S. government custody this year. The girl had been hospitalized at El Paso Children’s Hospital for a pre-existing illness and was later referred to the Office of Refugee Resettlement. According to officials, she received medical treatment according to her mother's wishes and the recommendations of the hospital's healthcare provider team.Unfortunately, the girl's condition deteriorated and she eventually succumbed to multi-organ failure caused by an underlying disease. Her mother and brother were with her during her final moments. The authorities have not released her name or provided information about when she entered the country.
This tragic incident comes after the deaths of a 17-year-old boy from Honduras and an 8-year-old girl from Panama earlier this year. The boy had epilepsy but showed no signs of serious illness before his journey, while the young girl had a history of heart problems and sickle cell anemia and complained of pain and difficulty breathing while in custody.
The deaths of these children have raised concerns and scrutiny regarding the qualifications of U.S. agents to handle medical emergencies among migrants in their custody. The incidents highlight the importance of providing appropriate healthcare and addressing the specific needs of vulnerable individuals.