The death of a 19-year-old Mexican migrant, Royer Pérez, while detained at the Glades County Detention Center under the custody of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has drawn significant attention and concern from Mexican authorities. The country's Secretary of Foreign Relations (SRE) announced that it would utilize all diplomatic and legal means available to clarify the circumstances surrounding his death. This tragic event marks the thirteenth death of a migrant in custody this year, highlighting ongoing issues related to the treatment of migrants in detention centers in the U.S.

The Mexican government, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, has labeled such deaths as 'unacceptable' and is demanding a prompt and comprehensive investigation from U.S. immigration authorities. This call for action reflects growing frustrations within Mexico regarding the treatment of migrants and the conditions prevalent in U.S. detention facilities. The situation further complicates Mexico-U.S. relations at a time when numerous issues concerning migration policy are already a matter of tension between the two countries.

While U.S. officials have stated that the case is under investigation, the persistent pattern of migrant deaths in custody raises serious concerns about the safety and well-being of individuals detained by ICE. The Mexican authorities are preparing to engage in diplomatic discussions aimed at improving the conditions that could lead to such 'lamentable' events, seeking accountability and reforms within the U.S. immigration system to prevent further tragedies.