COThe article criticizes the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency for its aggressive tactics against migrants, highlighting incidents where Colombian and Mexican nationals have been killed during immigration operations. It specifically mentions the case of Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a Colombian migrant who was shot and killed by ICE agents in Maine, and compares it to the earlier death of Mexican national Lorenzo Salgado in Texas. The article argues that these actions reflect a broader pattern of violence against undocumented immigrants, noting that 22 Latin American migrants were killed in custody in 2026 alone, up from 33 in 2025. While Mexico has formally complained and initiated legal processes to investigate such deaths, Colombia’s newly elected president, Abelardo de la Espriella, is criticized for failing to publicly condemn ICE’s actions despite his rhetoric against them. The piece also challenges the notion that undocumented migrants are criminals, emphasizing their economic contributions through remittances and historical examples like the Bracero Program.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames ICE’s actions as unjust and violent, using emotionally charged language ('matones', 'asesinado', 'desfachatez') to criticize U.S. immigration enforcement. It contrasts the stance of Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella with that of former U.S. President Donald Trump, align
