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politics1 year ago•6 min saved

"Border Politics: Biden's Visit to Texas Sparks Controversy and Optics Issues"

President Joe Biden is set to visit Brownsville, Texas, where residents are dealing with a variety of issues beyond immigration, such as dust pollution and economic development. While Biden aims to highlight the impact of a failed bipartisan bill on the area, former President Donald Trump plans to blame the immigration overflow on Biden's policies. Residents see immigration as a mixed bag, with concerns about health, education, and economic opportunities. Border Patrol encounters have decreased, but the immigration issue remains contentious, with calls for action from both the president and Congress.

via NBC News|

#bipartisan-bill #border-city #brownsville

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

Deadly Arson Attack: Patron Sets Fire to Bar, Killing 11 in Mexican Border City

A man in Mexico intentionally set a bar on fire after being kicked out, resulting in the deaths of 11 people. The incident occurred near the Arizona border in the Mexican state of Sonora. Witnesses reported that the suspect, who appeared to be intoxicated, was disrespecting women in the bar before being expelled. He then threw a Molotov cocktail-like object at the bar's doors, causing the fire. Seven men and four women were killed, while four injured individuals are receiving treatment in hospitals in San Luis Río Colorado and the US. Authorities are currently searching for the suspect.

via CNN|

#arson #bar-fire #border-city