Roberto Mosquera del Peral, a Cuban national, was deported from the United States to Eswatini in July 2025. According to reports from The Guardian and PBS NewsHour, Mosquera had no known ties to Eswatini, and upon landing, he was detained and has remained in custody since.

Mosquera’s legal representatives stated that he began a hunger strike to protest his detention and the circumstances of his deportation. They reported concerns about his health and called for medical attention and legal review. Human rights organizations have also raised questions about the legality of deporting an individual to a country where they hold no citizenship or legal status.

In response, the Government of Eswatini issued a public statement confirming that Mosquera is in good health and described his actions as fasting and prayer, not a hunger strike. The statement noted that he is receiving physical and psychosocial support, has access to healthcare, and is in regular contact with his family and legal team in the United States. Authorities emphasized that freedom of religion is respected and that his fasting is being monitored to ensure it does not affect his well-being.

As of now, no formal charges have been announced, and investigations into the circumstances of his detention are ongoing. The U.S. government has not publicly commented on the reasons for deporting Mosquera to Eswatini.