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"Texas Border Residents Fear Right-Wing Convoy Amid Immigration Concerns"
Residents of Eagle Pass, Texas, expressed more concern about a right-wing convoy's invasion than about migrants, contradicting Governor Greg Abbott's claims. The convoy, consisting of conspiracy theorists and grifters, caused fear and disruption in the small town, with one member arrested and armed militia members patrolling the streets. Residents criticized the convoy's misrepresentation of the border reality and its invitation of extremist groups, while the convoy itself fell far short of its promised attendance, leading to disappointment and internal conflicts.
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Border Closures Threaten Cross-Border Trade and Christmas Season
Union Pacific is urging the reopening of two key border crossings in Texas that have been closed due to the migrant crisis, warning that the continued closures will severely impact cross-border trade, especially during the holiday season. The company states that these crossings represent 45% of their cross-border business and include goods critical to the U.S. economy. Union Pacific is in close communication with government agencies and customers, emphasizing the need for immediate reopening. The closures have forced the company to embargo customers' goods on over 60 trains, affecting agricultural products, automotive parts, and consumer goods. Talks are ongoing in Washington about policy changes to secure funding for border security.
Arizona Border Rancher Expresses Concerns Over Cartel Tactics to Overwhelm Border Patrol
A fifth-generation Arizona rancher, Jim Chilton, believes that cartels intentionally flood certain areas along the border with migrants as a diversionary tactic to draw Border Patrol agents away from other locations, creating opportunities for smuggling terrorists and drugs. Chilton's concerns come as U.S. Customs and Border Protection faces a surge in illegal migrant crossings, with over 12,000 migrants flooding the border on December 4. Chilton warns that while Border Patrol is diverted, dangerous individuals and drugs could be entering the country. Additionally, he highlights the increasing threat of terrorism, citing the record number of encounters with individuals on the FBI terror watch lists at the southern border.
"Cartel Gunfight Uncovers 10 IEDs at US-Mexico Border"
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a warning to agents after Mexican authorities seized 10 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at the US-Mexico border. The IEDs were discovered during a cartel gunfight over a gap in the border fence that is now being used for human smuggling. CBP is urging agents to exercise extreme caution and report any armed subjects approaching the border with possible explosive devices. Meanwhile, Republicans are pushing for increased border safety measures to be included in President Biden's $106 billion aid package for Israel and Ukraine, but Democrats have rejected the sweeping border security bill. Talks are ongoing, and the Senate has canceled part of its holiday recess to continue negotiations.
"Lukeville Port Closure Sparks Concerns of Border Towns and Migrant Influx"
The closure of the Lukeville port of entry on the Arizona/Mexico border due to the surge of migrants entering the United States is expected to have a domino effect on other border towns, according to Manuel Ruiz, chairman of the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors. The closure will put stress on other ports of entry, slow down operations, and hurt businesses on both sides of the border. Ruiz called for more resources and a permanent solution to the ongoing crisis.
"Texas National Guardsman's Cross-Border Shooting Injures Man"
A Texas National Guard member deployed as part of Operation Lone Star, a border security mobilization directed by Governor Greg Abbott, shot and wounded a Mexican migrant along the Rio Grande in the El Paso area. The soldier fired across the border into Mexican territory, reportedly in response to three men attacking a group of migrants with a knife as they attempted to cross the river. Shooting incidents involving U.S. forces firing into Mexico are rare, and the incident is under investigation. This is the second shooting involving Texas National Guard personnel assigned to Operation Lone Star this year. Critics argue that the governor's campaign relies on brutal tactics that put migrants at greater risk, while some Republican presidential candidates have called for even more aggressive measures along the border.
Texas National Guardsman Fires Across Border, Injuring Mexican Citizen
A Texas National Guard member stationed at the Texas-Mexico border in El Paso fired across the Rio Grande, injuring a Mexican man in Ciudad Juárez. The incident is under investigation, and the man was treated at a local hospital and later released. This is the second time a Texas National Guard member has shot a civilian during Operation Lone Star, a state effort to deter migrants from crossing the border. The Border Network for Human Rights has called for an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.
"Cross-Border Incident: Texas National Guard Member Injures Mexican Citizen in Rio Grande Shooting"
A member of the Texas National Guard stationed at the Texas-Mexico border in El Paso fired across the Rio Grande, injuring a Mexican man in Ciudad Juárez. The incident is under investigation, and the man was treated at a local hospital and later released. This is the second time a Texas National Guard member has shot a civilian during Operation Lone Star, a state effort to deter migrants from crossing the border. Immigrant rights groups are calling for an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.
The Fentanyl Epidemic: Tracing its Route from China to North Texas via Mexico.
A new X-ray scanning system has been implemented at a border checkpoint in Brownsville, Texas, to detect fentanyl and other contraband in trucks arriving from Mexico. While most U.S.-bound trucks and passenger vehicles are only selectively scanned, this new system aims to combat the smuggling of narcotics by Mexican cartels, which has contributed to a record number of fatal overdoses in the U.S. in 2021.