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Nicaraguan Detainee Dies in ICE Custody; Facility Under Fire

1/19/2026

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Victor Manuel Diaz, a Nicaraguan detainee, died in ICE custody at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas, on January 14, in ICE's description of a presumed suicide as investigations continue.
This follows January 3 death of Geraldo Lunas Campos at the same facility, which ICE says may be ruled a homicide.
ICE commits to safe, humane detention.
Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) calls for closing the facility, citing worsening conditions.

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Story summary

Victor Manuel Diaz, a Nicaraguan detainee, died in ICE custody at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas, on January 14, in ICE's description of a presumed suicide as investigations continue.
This follows January 3 death of Geraldo Lunas Campos at the same facility, which ICE says may be ruled a homicide.
ICE commits to safe, humane detention.
Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) calls for closing the facility, citing worsening conditions.