Miami Sisters Fear for Diabetic Father's Health
The family of Justo Betancourt, a Cuban immigrant, is demanding answers after his sudden detention during a routine immigration check-in.
Betancourt, who has lived in the United States for 36 years, is being held at the Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center. His daughters say he went to court for his annual appointment and never came home.
When he went in, my sister and my aunt weren’t aware until hours later that they took him.
According to his daughter, Kannis Betancourt, the family is deeply concerned about his health, as he is diabetic.
- Betancourt is a single father who raised his children on his own.
- He has been a hardworking member of the community for 36 years.
Author's summary: Family demands answers after diabetic father's detention.