Miguel Angel Cortez Lozano/El Salvador/Kidnapping, Dismemberment, Homicide

On November 19, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Los Angeles arrested Miguel Angel Cortez Lozano, a 29-year-old national of El Salvador. Cortez is wanted in his home country for kidnapping, dismemberment, and the homicide of a police officer—offenses considered among the most serious under both U.S. and international law.

U.S. authorities detained Cortez as part of coordinated efforts to remove individuals with violent criminal histories or who are sought for prosecution abroad. He is currently held in ICE custody pending removal proceedings, which may lead to his deportation to El Salvador to face charges.

No additional details about Cortez’s background or further charges have been released. His case underscores ICE’s commitment to facilitating the removal of foreign nationals wanted for grave offenses elsewhere.