Peruvian Journalist Chronicles ICE Detention Experience in New Book

Ricardo Quintana Chávez, a Peruvian journalist, has released a new book titled 'Alias Ceviche: Un Periodista Peruano. 7 Cárceles del ICE,' detailing his harrowing experiences in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities, including Camp East Montana in El Paso. After being detained for a minor infraction while awaiting asylum, Quintana spent 50 days in detention, where he witnessed severe human rights abuses. His book, published in May, aims to shed light on the conditions within these facilities, emphasizing the inhumane treatment of detainees. Quintana's story is part of a larger narrative affecting approximately 400,000 immigrants detained since early 2025, amidst ongoing debates about immigration policies and detention practices.

Key Details: • Book released in May 2025, available in paperback and Kindle editions. • Quintana spent 50 days in ICE detention before his deportation in September 2025. • Camp East Montana is located on Fort Bliss land in El Paso, Texas. • DHS claims all detainees receive basic needs and medical care, despite allegations to the contrary.