Honduran Mother Forced Out of US After 12 Years, Returns With Young Daughter

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 2, 2026 · Originally reported July 2, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

Facing a choice between indefinite detention and voluntary departure, Margarita Melgar left Boston with her 10-year-old US-citizen daughter, Katherin, and returned to Honduras, leaving behind her daughters aged 17 and 20 as her attorney pursues a pending immigration appeal.

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