Carlos García, a former mayor from Mérida, was deported from the United States after spending eight months in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). García arrived in the United States in 2022 with his family and immediately began the process of applying for political asylum. Details regarding the denial of his asylum claim have not been released. His deportation marks the end of an eight-month period of detention by ICE authorities. The case highlights the challenges faced by individuals seeking asylum in the United States. This event was first reported by TalCual. Further information regarding García’s current location in Mérida is unavailable.