The Guardian • 1/11/2026 • Last cited 1/11/2026
Randall Gamboa Esquivel, a 52-year-old man, was deported from the U.S. to Costa Rica in a vegetative state, leaving his family seeking answers about the circumstances surrounding his condition while in federal custody in Texas, according to The Guardian. His sister, Greidy Mata, expressed her distress over the stark contrast between his vibrant past and his current state, highlighting the family's emotional turmoil.