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February 19, 2019

Mexican Migrant Dies While in Border Patrol Custody
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A Mexican national has died while in the custody of Border Patrol in
Texas Monday. The unidentified 45-year-old sought medical attention
twice before his death and was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver and
congestive heart failure, although the cause of death is still unknown.
He is the third known migrant to die in recent months while in
government custody. In December last year, two Guatemalan children died
in the care of Border Patrol agents in New Mexico, sparking outrage and
calls to overhaul the agency's response to sick migrants.