CBP Goes Green and 'Stealthy' With New Tool to Patrol the Border: Electric Dirt Bikes
Lightweight, quiet, and eco-friendly, the adoption of e-bikes aims to enhance patrols and rescue missions along challenging terrains.
Teens Arrested Near The Border for Holding Migrants Captive; Authorities Investigate Links With Smuggling Ring
Two teenagers were arrested for holding four Jordanian migrants captive in Juarez. Investigations suggest they may have been detained by smugglers.
Gulf Cartel Plaza Leader 'El Borrado' Sanctioned by U.S. Treasury for Illegal Fishing and Drug Trafficking
The cartel "makes millions" in the illicit trade of red snapper and sharks caught in U.S. waters, per official reports.
Texas 'On Board' With Mass Deportation Plans, Offers Trump 1,400-Acre Ranch Near the Border
The state's Land Commissioner purchased the property intending to construct deportation facilities and expand the Texas border wall
Trump's Promised Tariffs on Mexican Imports Could 'Hit the U.S. Harder than Mexico,' Expert Warns
Trump's tariff threats could disrupt U.S. auto and oil supply chains and prompt Mexico to strengthen trade ties with other countries, particularly China.
Six Smugglers Charged For Death of Guatemalan Migrant After Leaving Him Stranded At a Texas Ranch
The victim told his smugglers he was hiding from a rancher hours before his dying.
Cartels as 'Heroes'? Expert Warns U.S. Deployment in Mexico Could Strengthen Drug Cartels
Trump's proposed border policies risk undermining Mexico's sovereignty while potentially empowering cartels and unlikely global competitors.
Two Colombian Migrants Killed, Four Injured in Shootout with Mexican National Guard near U.S. Border
Smugglers were transporting the migrants across a city known for such activity.
Gov. Newsom Finally Visits Tijuana River As Local Leaders Say Fixing Treatment Plant Not Enough To Address Sewage Crisis
The Imperial Beach mayor urged for an emergency declaration amid ongoing contamination and water treatment issues.
New Mexico Drug Lord With Ties to Sinaloa Cartel Sentenced to Life in Prison
The drug cartel leader smuggled drugs into the U.S. and illicit money into Mexico.
Border Cities Among Safest in the U.S., FBI Crime Data Shows
Despite political rhetoric, homicide rates in several U.S.-Mexico border cities fall below national averages.
Abbott 'Tripling' Razor Wire Barriers Facing New Mexico To Prevent Spill Of Illegal Migrant Activity
Texas escalates border security measures despite drop in migrant apprehensions.
Border security operation rescues 91 migrants and identifies 33 stash houses in New Mexico
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said she hopes the results of "Operation Disruption" will send a powerful message to organized crime members.
While migration is down since Biden's asylum restrictions, homicides at the border are rising
Authorities in Chihuahua reported a 33% increase in homicides in the state capital, coinciding with Biden's border actions
Biden and Trump Travel To Texas in Dueling Appearances To Talk About Immigration
They went to different spots along the southern border
Survey Reveals: Most Americans Now Support Building a Border Wall to Address Immigration for the First Time
New figures come from a Monmouth University Poll that has been asking the question since 2015
Federal Judge Blocks Texas SB4 Immigration Law, Citing Conflict with the Biden Administration
SB4, which was passed last year and signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott in December, was scheduled to take effect on March 5
Blinken Urges Mexico, Guatemala to Double Down Efforts on 'Orderly Migration' Amid Republican Outbursts
U.S. and Mexico have held meetings at the highest level to address what many define as a "migration crisis" at the border
Year in Review: The Latin Times Top Migration-Related Interviews
Civil society experts, a journalist and a documentarist analyzed the situation at the border through their fields of expertise. These are the highlights
Trump Vows New Migrant Crackdown In Visit To Mexico Border
The Republican leader asserted that border security had evaporated under President Joe Biden, with "gangs of thugs" pouring into the US.
Trump Escalates Migrant Crackdown Rhetoric in Visit to Mexico Border
Texas governor Greg Abbott endorsed the former president 2024's election campaign
Migrant Surge In US Sparks Anguish In Democratic Cities as Leaders Blame the Federal Government
Immigration has long been a contentious topic in the United States, with Republican and Democratic politicians presenting differing visions on rehauling the country's broken system.
River Rescues And Barbed Wire: A Day At The US-Mexico Border
For many who are taken into custody, months or years of legal uncertainty await them while their asylum claims work through a severely backlogged system.