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Guatemala Finds Couple’s Bodies, Rescues Daughter After Self-Deportation

7/29/2026

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Guatemala authorities found the bodies of Nixon Giovanni Pérez Paz and Glendy González de la Cruz in a field and rescued their daughter, who was taken to a medical center.
The couple self-deported to Guatemala in 2025 after González de la Cruz feared ICE detention despite an asylum case.
Rolando Pérez Paz blamed immigration enforcement for the tragedy and said he is caring for the grandchildren.

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Guatemala authorities found the bodies of Nixon Giovanni Pérez Paz and Glendy González de la Cruz in a field and rescued their daughter, who was taken to a medical center.
The couple self-deported to Guatemala in 2025 after González de la Cruz feared ICE detention despite an asylum case.
Rolando Pérez Paz blamed immigration enforcement for the tragedy and said he is caring for the grandchildren.