The body of Carlos Josué Marchena, a Costa Rican citizen, has been repatriated to Costa Rica after his death while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Marchena’s remains arrived in Costa Rica and are being transported to Limón. The circumstances surrounding his death while in ICE custody are currently under investigation, though few details have been publicly released. His family had been awaiting his return to Costa Rica to arrange funeral services. This repatriation marks the end of a difficult period for Marchena’s family and loved ones. The case has garnered attention in Costa Rica, raising questions about the treatment of its citizens detained in the United States.