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Virginia Man Arrested, Deported After 11 Years in U.S.

1/21/2025

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Carlos Navarro, 32, was unexpectedly arrested by immigration officers in Virginia while enjoying takeout. With no prior legal troubles, he had spent 11 years working in poultry plants. Now back in Guatemala, he finds himself in a reception center, reaching out to his wife across the border, grappling with the sudden upheaval of their lives.

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Story summary

Carlos Navarro, 32, was unexpectedly arrested by immigration officers in Virginia while enjoying takeout. With no prior legal troubles, he had spent 11 years working in poultry plants. Now back in Guatemala, he finds himself in a reception center, reaching out to his wife across the border, grappling with the sudden upheaval of their lives.