A 17-year-old boy from Honduras died this week in United States immigration custody, said American and Honduran officials, on Friday (May 12). This comes as many have raised concerns about the pressure on the American immigration system as US President Joe Biden’s administration ends the controversial asylum restrictions known as Title 42.&nbsp; 
 
The teenager was later identified as Angel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza, as per a tweet from Honduran foreign relations minister Enrique Reina, who has also called for an “exhaustive investigation” into the death. According to the Honduran minister, Maradiaga was detained at a facility in Safety Harbor, Florida.&nbsp;

The officials of&nbsp;US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is in charge of the facility where the boy was held, said that they are reviewing his healthcare records and the cause of his death is being investigated by a medical examiner. In a statement, the department also said that the HHS is “deeply saddened by this tragic loss and our heart goes out to the family, with whom we are in touch.”&nbsp;

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It added, “As is standard practice for any situation involving the death of an unaccompanied child or a serious health outcome, HHS’ Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Division of Health for Unaccompanied Children (DHUC) is reviewing all clinical details of this case, including all inpatient health care records. A medical examiner investigation is underway.”

A US official familiar with the matter, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told the Associated Press that Espinoza entered the US several weeks ago and died Wednesday. The teenager’s death was also confirmed by White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre who called the news “devastating”.&nbsp;

She also said that the Biden administration was “aware of the tragic loss” and that the president has been briefed on it. “There is a medical investigation that was opened on May 10,” said &nbsp;Jean-Pierre. This comes as the US is witnessing an influx of asylum seekers at the southern border due to the end of the pandemic-era Title 42.&nbsp;

The policy in question had allowed authorities to turn away migrants citing health reasons during the COVID-19 pandemic. The restrictions ended on Thursday while the Biden administration announced new curbs on border crossers that went into effect Friday.&nbsp; 
 
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This also comes as tens of thousands of people tried to cross the US-Mexico border ahead of the expiration of Title 42 which allowed exemptions for minors crossing the border unaccompanied by a parent. Espinoza’s death is the first known demise of an immigrant child in custody under the Biden administration. At least six immigrant children had died in US custody when former President Donald Trump was in office.&nbsp;

According to reports, more than 8,600 children are currently in HHS custody, as the department operates long-term facilities to hold children who cross the border without a parent until they can be placed with a sponsor. 
 
These facilities reportedly have beds, schooling, and other activities for minors as opposed to the Border Patrol stations and detention sites where detainees were sometimes seen sleeping on the floor in cells.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp; 
 
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A 17-year-old boy from Honduras died this week in United States immigration custody, said American and Honduran officials, on Friday (May 12). This comes as many have raised concerns about the pressure on the American immigration system as US President Joe Biden’s administration ends the controversial asylum restrictions known as Title 42.

A 17-year-old boy from Honduras died this week in United States immigration custody, said American and Honduran officials, on Friday (May 12). This comes as many have raised concerns about the pressure on the American immigration system as US President Joe Biden’s administration ends the controversial asylum restrictions known as Title 42. The teenager was later identified as Angel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza, as per a tweet from Honduran foreign relations minister Enrique Reina, who has also called for an “exhaustive investigation” into the death. According to the Honduran minister, Maradiaga was detained at a facility in Safety Harbor, Florida. The officials of US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is in charge of the facility where the boy was held, said that they are reviewing his healthcare records and the cause of his death is being investigated by a medical examiner. In a statement, the department also said that the HHS is “deeply saddened by this tragic loss and our heart goes out to the family, with whom we are in touch.” ALSO READ | Thousands of migrants rush to US-Mexico border as Title 42 rule ends It added, “As is standard practice for any situation involving the death of an unaccompanied child or a serious health outcome, HHS’ Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Division of Health for Unaccompanied Children (DHUC) is reviewing all clinical details of this case, including all inpatient health care records. A medical examiner investigation is underway.” A US official familiar with the matter, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told the Associated Press that Espinoza entered the US several weeks ago and died Wednesday. The teenager’s death was also confirmed by White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre who called the news “devastating”. She also said that the Biden administration was “aware of the tragic loss” and that the president has been briefed on it. “There is a medical investigation that was opened on May 10,” said Jean-Pierre. This comes as the US is witnessing an influx of asylum seekers at the southern border due to the end of the pandemic-era Title 42. The policy in question had allowed authorities to turn away migrants citing health reasons during the COVID-19 pandemic. The restrictions ended on Thursday while the Biden administration announced new curbs on border crossers that went into effect Friday. ALSO WATCH | US braces for migrant surge at Mexico border as 'Title 42' Covid border policy ends This also comes as tens of thousands of people tried to cross the US-Mexico border ahead of the expiration of Title 42 which allowed exemptions for minors crossing the border unaccompanied by a parent. Espinoza’s death is the first known demise of an immigrant child in custody under the Biden administration. At least six immigrant children had died in US custody when former President Donald Trump was in office. According to reports, more than 8,600 children are currently in HHS custody, as the department operates long-term facilities to hold children who cross the border without a parent until they can be placed with a sponsor. These facilities reportedly have beds, schooling, and other activities for minors as opposed to the Border Patrol stations and detention sites where detainees were sometimes seen sleeping on the floor in cells. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Honduran teen dies in US immigration custody, medical examiner to probe cause of death

Taiwan on Thursday (March 23) recalled its ambassador to Honduras over a visit by the&nbsp; Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina to China. In a statement, Taiwan's foreign ministry said that Honduras ignored more than 80 years of friendship when it sent its foreign minister to China, which seriously damaged the feelings of Taiwan's government and its people.&nbsp;"We have decided to immediately recall our ambassador in Honduras to express our strong dissatisfaction," the statement said as reported by the news agency AFP.&nbsp;

Taiwan's response comes as Honduran Foreign Minister Reina was heading to China to hold discussions on the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Chinese government.&nbsp;

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Reina is accompanied by lawmaker Xiomara Zelaya, the daughter of President Iris Xiomara Castro Sarmiento, three government and diplomatic officials told AFP on Thursday. The Honduran delegation will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang. However, Beijing has not confirmed the visit.

China has claimed democratically governed Taiwan as part of its territory to be retaken one day — by force, if necessary. Under Beijing's "One China" principle, no country may maintain official diplomatic relations with both China and Taiwan. Taipei also maintains a somewhat similar policy and has cut ties with countries that switched recognition to Beijing.&nbsp;

Last week, Honduran President Castro ordered Foreign Minister Reina to establish diplomatic relations with China, a move which was severely criticised by Taiwan. Reina had said that economic necessity and Taiwan's refusal to increase financial aid to Honduras were behind the decision to establish ties with Beijing.

If Honduras does formally switch recognition, it would leave Taiwan with just 13 countries with which it has formal diplomatic ties.&nbsp;

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On Thursday, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu was asked by lawmakers regarding reports that Honduras demanded more aid to which Wu said his government was not prepared to accept an "unreasonable request".

"I will be frank, we are in a rather difficult situation. We are still trying our best, and we will do our best to the last minute. But we will not accept any unreasonable request, from Honduras or any other country, especially if they are opaque," Wu said, AFP reported.&nbsp;

Starting next week, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen will visit diplomatic allies Guatemala and Belize and she would be stopping in New York and Los Angeles.&nbsp;

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Taiwan on Thursday (March 23) recalled its ambassador to Honduras over a visit by the Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina to China. In a statement, Taiwan's foreign ministry said that Honduras ignored more than 80 years of friendship when it sent its foreign minister to China, which seriously damaged the feelings of Taiwan's government and its people.

Taiwan on Thursday (March 23) recalled its ambassador to Honduras over a visit by the Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina to China. In a statement, Taiwan's foreign ministry said that Honduras ignored more than 80 years of friendship when it sent its foreign minister to China, which seriously damaged the feelings of Taiwan's government and its people. "We have decided to immediately recall our ambassador in Honduras to express our strong dissatisfaction," the statement said as reported by the news agency AFP. Taiwan's response comes as Honduran Foreign Minister Reina was heading to China to hold discussions on the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Chinese government. ALSO READ | Taiwan has contingency plans for any moves by China during Prez Tsai Ing-wen's overseas visit: Minister Reina is accompanied by lawmaker Xiomara Zelaya, the daughter of President Iris Xiomara Castro Sarmiento, three government and diplomatic officials told AFP on Thursday. The Honduran delegation will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang. However, Beijing has not confirmed the visit. China has claimed democratically governed Taiwan as part of its territory to be retaken one day — by force, if necessary. Under Beijing's "One China" principle, no country may maintain official diplomatic relations with both China and Taiwan. Taipei also maintains a somewhat similar policy and has cut ties with countries that switched recognition to Beijing. Last week, Honduran President Castro ordered Foreign Minister Reina to establish diplomatic relations with China, a move which was severely criticised by Taiwan. Reina had said that economic necessity and Taiwan's refusal to increase financial aid to Honduras were behind the decision to establish ties with Beijing. If Honduras does formally switch recognition, it would leave Taiwan with just 13 countries with which it has formal diplomatic ties. ALSO READ | 'Don't quench thirst with poison': Taiwan's warning to Honduras against taking aid from China On Thursday, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu was asked by lawmakers regarding reports that Honduras demanded more aid to which Wu said his government was not prepared to accept an "unreasonable request". "I will be frank, we are in a rather difficult situation. We are still trying our best, and we will do our best to the last minute. But we will not accept any unreasonable request, from Honduras or any other country, especially if they are opaque," Wu said, AFP reported. Starting next week, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen will visit diplomatic allies Guatemala and Belize and she would be stopping in New York and Los Angeles. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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