The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in Miami has apprehended two Cuban nationals with significant criminal records. This move is part of ongoing operations to remove immigrants that are deemed a "public safety threat" from communities.
The individuals in question are Carlos Alberto Guevara Fernández, aged 50, and Roberto Manresa Hernández. Both have been labeled by the agency as sex offenders and criminal aliens.
According to ICE reports, Carlos Alberto Guevara Fernández was taken into custody on November 14 by the Miami ICE office. He is identified as a Cuban "sexual predator," previously convicted of sexual abuse of a minor, child neglect, and sexual assault.
This arrest aligns with ICE's efforts to track down immigrants with severe criminal backgrounds and detain them to initiate or continue deportation proceedings.
Recent Detentions Highlight ICE's Safety Priorities
Roberto Manresa Hernández, described by ICE as an "illegal alien and convicted rapist," was arrested by Miami agents in Hialeah, Florida. He has been transferred to the detention facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades, awaiting deportation.
The agency commended its officers for their "hard work" during this operation, framing it as part of their mission to "safeguard the homeland" by removing foreign criminals.
ICE emphasized these arrests as part of a series targeting Cuban nationals with serious criminal records, stating their priority is to "locate and detain foreign nationals considered a public safety threat."
Among recent cases, Allen Gómez, a 57-year-old Cuban also labeled as a "sexual predator" and foreign criminal, has been highlighted. He has a history of lewd acts with a minor and failure to register as a sex offender.
In a similar context, ICE reported the detention of Rolquis Torres Ricardo, another Cuban national with a record of child sexual abuse and domestic violence, described as a "convicted criminal."
Challenges in Deporting Cuban Nationals
Jorge Muñiz García, another Cuban detainee at the same facility, has a lengthy criminal history that includes attempted murder, violent robbery, and burglary.
ICE's actions are part of a strategy under the "Worst of the Worst" campaign, initiated during the Trump administration, which focuses on identifying and expelling foreign nationals with particularly severe criminal backgrounds.
However, deporting Cuban nationals remains a complex and prolonged process, as the Cuban government is reluctant to accept citizens with criminal histories or those who left the island before the 2017 migration agreements.
The report notes instances where Cubans with final deportation orders have been sent to third countries despite the risks involved.
The last recorded deportation flight to Cuba occurred on November 6, returning 232 irregular migrants in the year's tenth air operation.
According to Cuba's Ministry of the Interior (MININT), three of those repatriated are under investigation for alleged crimes committed before leaving the island.
With this operation, the total number of Cubans returned from the U.S. in 2025 stands at 1,231, a figure highlighted in the report as surpassing previous administration levels, reflecting the tightening of U.S. immigration policy.
The arrests of Carlos Alberto Guevara Fernández and Roberto Manresa Hernández in Miami represent another link in ICE's broad strategy to increase raids and expulsions of immigrants with criminal convictions, focusing on cases deemed most dangerous to communities.
Understanding ICE Operations and Challenges
What is the "Worst of the Worst" campaign?
The "Worst of the Worst" campaign is an initiative aimed at identifying and deporting foreign nationals with particularly severe criminal backgrounds, focusing on cases that pose significant threats to public safety.
Why is deporting Cuban nationals challenging?
Deporting Cuban nationals is challenging due to the Cuban government's reluctance to accept citizens with criminal histories or those who left the island before the 2017 migration agreements, leading to complex and prolonged deportation processes.
How does ICE prioritize arrests?
ICE prioritizes arrests based on the severity of criminal backgrounds, focusing on individuals deemed significant threats to public safety, as part of efforts to uphold national security by removing foreign criminals.