The death of Anadith Danay Reyes Alvarez has put the U.S. government under new scrutiny over the care given to thousands of detained migrants.
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The girl's mother, Mabel Alvarez Benedicks, hugged almost every guest at the R.G. Ortiz Funeral Home, thanking them for coming to honor their daughter. She grabbed a handful of tissues to wipe her eyes and nose. As the girl's casket was closed, Benedicks began weeping. Pastor Arnold Ciego led the gathering in a song and commented that the family didn't leave their countries because they wanted to simply leave, but because they were searching for a cure and medical help for Anadith.Pointing to poster boards with photos of Anadith, Rossel Reyes recalled memories of his daughter.
Anadith tested positive for influenza while in custody. Her mother told The Associated Press that she had warned agents and staff about Anadith's medical history. A preliminary report from CBP's Office of Professional Responsibility found medical staff declined to review the file. While the family was being held in Harlingen, the girl experienced stomachaches, nausea, difficulty breathing and a fever that reached 104.9 degrees Fahrenheit a day before her death, the CBP report said.
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