A Mexican national residing unlawfully in New Bedford has admitted guilt to illegally reentering the United States after being deported. Bernardo Lorenzo-Guatemala, aged 38, entered his guilty plea on June 24, 2025, to one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien. His arrest and subsequent charge were initiated through a criminal complaint filed in May 2025.
Lorenzo-Guatemala was previously deported from the United States on June 4, 2019. Following his removal, he returned unlawfully to the country. Immigration officials discovered his illegal presence after his arrest on July 2, 2024, for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.
The charge of unlawful reentry carries a potential sentence of up to ten years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine that may reach $250,000. After serving any imposed sentence, Lorenzo-Guatemala is subject to deportation once more. Sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge according to U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Patricia H. Hyde, Field Office Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston. The Lynn Police Department provided valuable assistance in this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian Sullivan from the Criminal Division is leading the prosecution.
