Guatemala raises concern over force in Roblero Pérez arrest
Government of GuatemalaGovernment of Guatemala, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Guatemala’s government criticized reportedly excessive and unjustified force in U.S. immigration operations, identified Roblero Pérez as a recent case and requested clarification and legal accountability.
“expresses its concern about the excessive and unjustified use of force in some of the immigration enforcement operations (Translated from Spanish. Original: expresa su preocupación por el uso desmedido e injustificado de la fuerza en algunos de los operativos de control migratorio)”
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Where this statement fits
Was ICE’s use of force in arresting Marco Antonio Roblero Pérez justified?
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers used a Taser while arresting Marco Antonio Roblero Pérez in Doraville, Georgia, on July 18, 2026. His family alleges that officers also piled onto and struck him after he fell; the Department of Homeland Security says the Taser was used after he ignored commands and ran toward traffic, but its reported response did not address the alleged post-fall strikes.
Source and context
Official statement
About this source
Official statement that names Marco Antonio Roblero Pérez as a recent example, criticizes reported force in some U.S. immigration operations and requests clarification and legal accountability. It is a diplomatic position, not an adjudicated factual finding.
Before the quotation
The statement follows reports that Roblero Pérez was seriously injured during an ICE arrest in Doraville, Georgia.
After the quotation
The government recognized U.S. authority to enforce immigration law but said enforcement must respect migrants’ rights and asked for the facts to be clarified under law.
How this statement is classified
The label describes this statement's response within the context above.
Why this label?
The official statement characterizes reported force as excessive and unjustified, names Roblero Pérez’s case and requests that responsibility be determined. That is explicit condemnation of the force under review, while remaining a diplomatic position rather than a factual adjudication.
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“Because the foreigner refused to obey, the officers used their Taser to stop him from running toward where there was vehicle traffic. (Translated from Spanish. Original: Debido a que el extranjero se rehusó a obedecer, los oficiales usaron su Taser para detenerlo de que corriera hacia donde había tráfico vehicular”.)”Read statement
Roblero Pérez’s wife condemns alleged force
“It is so unjust that they do this, because it is not just him, there are others and even some who have ended up dead. (Translated from Spanish. Original: Es tan injusto que hagan esto, porque no es solamente él, hay otros y hasta quienes han terminado muertos”.)”Read statement
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The Dispute Index. "Guatemala raises concern over force in Roblero Pérez arrest". First published: 2026-09-22. Last updated: 2026-10-07. https://disputeindex.com/events/1393-guatemala-s-government-criticized-reportedly-excessive-and-unjustified