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2 sentenced for sex trafficking 16-year-old in San Antonio, ICE says
By KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
Two Venezuelan nationals were sentenced in federal court for sex trafficking a 16-year-old in San Antonio , according to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) news release.On Wednesday, ICE said a judge sentenced Giannys Alexandra Ramirez-Fernandez, 21, and Nelson Adrian Perez-Martinez,...
Key takeaway On Wednesday, ICE said a judge sentenced Giannys Alexandra Ramirez-Fernandez, 21, and Nelson Adrian Perez-Martinez, 23, for trafficking the 16-year-old, who is from Venezuela.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The sentencing of Giannys Alexandra Ramirez-Fernandez and Nelson Adrian Perez-Martinez for sex trafficking a 16-year-old in San Antonio brings attention to the darker side of the city's vibrant community. San Antonio's location near the US-Mexico border makes it a hub for human trafficking, with victims often being smuggled into the country and forced into exploitation. The fact that the perpetrators and victim crossed into the US illegally and traveled to San Antonio from another state highlights the city's role in a larger trafficking network. Local law enforcement and social services must remain vigilant in identifying and supporting victims of sex trafficking, particularly among vulnerable populations such as minors and undocumented immigrants. The sentences handed down to Ramirez-Fernandez and Perez-Martinez demonstrate the severity with which federal authorities are treating these crimes, and San Antonio residents should be aware of the warning signs of trafficking to help prevent such cases in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Two Venezuelan nationals were sentenced in federal court for sex trafficking a 16-year-old in San Antonio, according to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) news release.On Wednesday, ICE said a judge sentenced Giannys Alexandra Ramirez-Fernandez, 21, and Nelson Adrian Perez-Martinez,...
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