A Cuban national previously convicted of sexual assault against a minor was apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol agents after illegally crossing the Texas border, merely ten months following his deportation from the United States.
The arrest took place on August 19 in the Del Rio Sector after Alexis Suárez Trejos, 52, was intercepted with three other men and taken to the Eagle Pass station, as reported by Fox San Antonio.
During a background check, authorities found that Suárez Trejos had been convicted in Nevada in 2001 for sexually assaulting a child under 14 years old. He served a 40-month prison sentence and was registered as a sex offender in that state.
Suárez Trejos was deported from the U.S. on October 22, 2025, making his recent illegal entry less than ten months after his removal.
He now faces charges for illegal reentry following deportation, under Section 1326 of Title 8 of the United States Code. Given his deportation occurred after a conviction for an aggravated felony, he could be sentenced to a maximum of 20 years in prison.
Anthony "Scott" Good, Chief of the Del Rio Sector Border Patrol, emphasized the agents' diligence and described individuals with criminal records against minors as a severe threat. "Undocumented immigrants who exploit children in our communities pose a serious danger. I am proud of our agents who are ready every day to shield this nation from such threats," he stated.
This incident is not isolated; another Cuban with a history of sexual offenses against minors was recently detained in the same border area. In June, agents from the Del Rio Sector arrested Lázaro Alberto Betancourt Osorio, 44, near El Indio, Texas. Betancourt Osorio had been deported twice, in 2016 and 2025, and was convicted in Florida in 2012 for using the Internet to solicit minors.
These arrests occur amid the tightening of U.S. immigration policies. According to Human Rights Watch, from January 2025 to March 2026, over 4,353 Cubans were deported to Mexico as a third country, while another 1,370 were directly repatriated to Cuba via flights in 2025.
Key Questions About Cuban Deportations and Illegal Reentry
What legal charges does Suárez Trejos face?
Suárez Trejos faces charges for illegal reentry after deportation, under Section 1326 of Title 8 of the U.S. Code, which could lead to a sentence of up to 20 years due to his prior aggravated felony conviction.
Why are undocumented immigrants with criminal records considered a threat?
Undocumented immigrants with criminal records, especially those involving crimes against minors, are considered a threat due to their potential harm to community safety and wellbeing.
How have U.S. immigration policies changed recently?
U.S. immigration policies have become more stringent, with increased deportations and repatriations, as seen with over 4,353 Cubans deported to Mexico and 1,370 repatriated directly to Cuba between January 2025 and March 2026.