Carola Guerrero De León

Writer

Carola is a bilingual reporter with a passion for storytelling, particularly in the areas of immigration, border issues, and crime—topics that have shaped her perspective due to her upbringing on the border during the early days of the war on drugs. Her experiences there motivated her to pursue journalism.

Latest from Carola Guerrero De León

Texas to Execute Moises Mendoza for Violent Rape and Murder of Young Mother: 'I Turned Into The Devil'

Moises Sandoval Mendoza, 40, is scheduled for execution by lethal injection on Wednesday evening at the state penitentiary in Huntsville

Wife of Kilmar Abrego García Moved to Safe House After DHS Shares Home Address on X: 'I Don't Feel Safe'

Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego García, a Maryland man wrongfully deported to El Salvador, was moved to a safe house with her children due to safety concerns.

"La Migra, La Migra": Woman Arrested After Threatening Latino Shoppers in Georgia Parking Lot

A parking lot dispute outside of City Farmer's Market in Atlanta ended with the arrest of a woman who accused shoppers of being "illegal" and threatened them with calling "la migra," or ICE.

Texas Poised to Spend $6.5 Billion More on Border Security—Even as Crossings Plummet

Despite record-low border crossings and renewed federal immigration enforcement, Gov. Abbott's Operation Lone Star keeps growing, the Texas Tribune reported

ICE Detains Russian Scientist Behind New Cancer Detection Research: 'We May Never See Her Again'

Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher, told NBC News she fears persecution and jail time in Russia for protesting against the war in Ukraine

President Trump Holds "Make America Wealthy Again Event" In White

From Optimizing to Sacrificing: Trump Tariffs Push U.S. Consumers to Tighten Their Wallets

A new study by the Kearney Consumer Institute finds that more than half of U.S. shoppers are cutting back due to fear of trade disputes

California Mayor Says Homeless People 'Are Killing Our Citizens,' Proposes Giving Them 'Free Fentanyl'

Rex Parris faces backlash after video resurfaces of him proposing enclosed zones and fentanyl distribution for unhoused residents.

Viral Video Shows Mexican Town Celebrating Holy Saturday With Cartel Members, Investigation Underway

Authorities in the Mexican state of Michoacán have opened an investigation after videos emerged showing residents of Huajúmbaro interacting with armed members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel

Grieving Mother Demands Answers After Infant Dies at South Texas Daycare: 'Where Was the Teacher?'

An autopsy revealed Liam's cause of death to be two respiratory illnesses

Arizona Security Guard Sentenced for Sexually Abusing Inmate in Residential Reentry Center

The victim was in the defendant's custody at the time of the abuse

South Texas Man Caught Smuggling Migrants—Then Found Guilty of Possessing Child Abuse Images

The defendant's defense tried to convince the jury that a virus downloaded the child abuse content, but the evidence did not support the claim

Swelling Numbers Of Migrants Overwhelm Southern Border Crossings

From Music Festivals to Mass Detention: How a Tent Company Is Set to Cash In on Millions from Mass Deportations

A ProPublica investigation reveals how a former festival logistics company used insider connections to secure billions in government contracts — and is now set to benefit even more from Trump's mass deportation agenda.

Cartels Are Making More Money from Gold Than Drugs Thanks to Legal Loopholes, Experts Say

Organized crime groups are mining or stealing gold in Latin America and using it to quietly fund operations around the world, including the U.S., experts warn.

Mexico Reacts to 21% Trump Tariff on its Tomatoes: "Your Salads Will Cost More"

Mexico seeks to block a 21% anti-dumping tariff on its tomatoes, warning American consumers could see higher prices on everyday staples like ketchup and produce starting July 14.

Who Are 'El Pez' and 'El Fresa,' The Two Brothers Accused of Leading The Cartel Sanctioned By The U.S.

The LNMF cartel is allegedly responsible for more than 36 tons of meth, 12 tons of heroin, and 12 tons of cocaine entering the U.S. every year

IRS Deal With ICE Could Jeopardize Nearly $100 Billion in Immigrant Tax Revenue

Experts warn the policy shift could trigger mass noncompliance among undocumented taxpayers, leading to severe economic consequences.

Texas National Guard Works To Secure Southern Border In El

'A Lifeline Cut': Texas Nonprofit Ordered to Halt Migrant Legal Programs After 20 Years

Estrella del Paso has been ordered to terminate its counseling services, raising concerns over due process for migrants in detention.

Chaos Erupts at Mexican Concert After Singer Refuses to Perform Narcocorridos Amid Government Ban

Luis R. Conriquez and his crew had to be escorted out of the venue for safety after enraged concertgoers trashed their music equipment on stage

Trump Tells El Salvador's President to Build More Prisons for "Home-Grown Criminals"

Trump urged the Salvadoran president to build at least five prisons for U.S. citizens despite legal experts warning that deporting U.S.-born citizens violates the Constitution.

Police In Florida City With Venezuelan Population Strikes ICE Partnership As Deportation Fears Mount

Doral, a city in Miami-Dade County known as Doralzuela for its large Venezuelan community, is preparing to officially partner with the federal government in enforcing immigration laws

Migrants Wait In Mexican Border Encampments To Enter The U.S.

UN Criticizes Mexico Over Lack of Justice for Missing and Massacred Migrants

UN members highlighted the absence of key Mexican agencies during its discussions and the government's failure to follow through with previous action plans

Clandestine Burial Site Found Near Santa Muerte Altar in Tijuana After Authorities Halted Previous Searches

As the investigation unfolds, the search group accuses authorities of manipulating the case to mislead the public

University of Florida Student Sent to ICE Detention Facility Over Expired Driver’s License

'He Was a Very Sick Man': Migrant Dies of Untreated HIV in 'Deadly' Arizona ICE Facility, Report Reveals

The man allegedly died after being detained in an ICE facility for months without treatment, raising alarms about systematic medical neglect amid expansion plans.

Five Mexican Nationals Sentenced in Drug Trafficking Scheme Involving Over 100 Kilograms of Cocaine

Federal authorities have sentenced five Mexican nationals for their roles in a large-scale drug trafficking network responsible for moving over 100 kilograms of cocaine into the United States

Mexico Frees Drug Lord Linked to Infamous Killing of DEA Agent As Agency Still Lists Him as a 'Dangerous' Fugitive

A drug lord convicted in the 1985 killing of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena has been released after serving a 40-year sentence in Mexico

Freak Accident with High-Powered Rifle Kills Three Mexican National Guard Soldiers in Juárez

A guardsman accidentally shot the driver, the crash left two others dead, per a report obtained by Border Report

San Diego Prison Inmates Sentenced for Gang-Motivated Stabbing Linked to Mexican Mafia 'Shot Caller'

The victim suffered stab wounds to his abdomen, neck, head, and dangerously close to his eye, requiring hospitalization.

ICE Holds Immigrants At Adelanto Detention Facility

ICE Accuses Colorado Officials of 'Declining' to Help Track Escaped Migrants

Two migrants who escaped from a detention facility in Aurora, Colorado, remain on the run, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is accusing local authorities of refusing to assist in the search.

ICE Reveals Latest Arrest Figure Since Inauguration; It's Still Well Short Of Trump's Goals

While arrests have increased compared to the Biden administration, ICE is still far from the 1,200 to 1,500 daily arrest quota set by Trump officials.

Steve Bannon Says Trump Will Run For President Again Despite Term Limit: 'We're Working on It'

Steve Bannon said he is "working" on ways to allow Donald Trump to run for a third term even though he is term-limited