Jorge Mata Campos
Costa RicaimmigrantMaleb. 19753.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Jorge Mata Campos is a 51-year-old Costa Rican originally from Hatillo, San José, who lived in the United States for 18 years. He had established a life there, working in construction, buying a home, and raising a family, including a 16-year-old son who is a U.S. citizen. However, he was detained by ICE in June 2026 at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, and is currently held at the Richwood Correctional Center in Louisiana. Despite holding a Visa U, which is intended for victims of crime, he faces deportation after his visa was revoked. Jorge has experienced significant health issues during his detention, including severe weight loss and inadequate medical care, as he waits for the resolution of his immigration status.
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Jorge Mata Campos, a Costa Rican man, describes the harsh conditions and treatment he and other detainees face in an ICE prison in the United States.
‘Uno es un animalito al que le violan los derechos’: Costarricense narra cómo se vive en prisión de ICE en Estados UnidosCosta Rica· 2026-09-25Jorge Mata Campos is a Costa Rican immigrant detained by ICE who has faced significant health challenges and legal struggles while awaiting deportation.
‘La Nación’ habla con costarricense recluido en centro de detención del ICE: ‘En tres meses he bajado casi 15 kilos, no les importamos’Costa Rica· 2026-09-24