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More than 100 people died near the New Mexico border in 2024 – a tenfold increase in two years

This year, 108 bodies have been found near the state’s US-Mexico border. Almost all of the deaths were heat-related.

The Guardian - US

Migrant deaths in New Mexico have increased tenfold

New Mexico authorities are grappling with a growing number of migrants dying in the state's border region, with the remains of more than 100 found in the first eight months of the year in the state

The Independent UK

Massive Cocaine Supply Found Hidden in Wheelchair at Texas Airport

12 kilograms of cocaine was recovered from inside of a motorized wheelchair in El Paso, Texas after officials ran it through an x-ray machine due to its suspicious appearance.

Latin Times

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Immigration Advocates Call for More Relaxed Asylum Restrictions as Migrant Deaths Hit Record Numbers

Certain sectors of the US.-Mexico border, such as El Paso, saw record number of deaths reported during Fiscal Year 2024

Latin Times

Bernie Sanders tells Texas progressives to back Harris, says Allred win would “make all the difference”

Joining Sanders as he campaigns up and down the I-35 corridor are Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Greg Casar, and former El Paso congressman Beto O’Rourke.

The Texas Tribune

Influx of Population Set to Exacerbate Texas' Lack of Water Issues, Putting Economic Growth at Risk

Estimates say Texas loses 572,000 acre-feet of water every year, enough to supply Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Laredo and Lubbock combined for an entire year

Latin Times

Attorney General Ken Paxton targets El Paso nonprofit that offers legal services to migrants

Attorney General Ken Paxton has investigated at least five organizations this year that do immigration-related work.

The Texas Tribune

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Border Crossings are Dropping Across the U.S., but New Mexico Saw a 22% Increase in August

So far this Fiscal Year, New Mexico has reported over 110,000 illegal crossings, 60,000 less compared to Fiscal Year 2023

Latin Times

Takeaways from the Texas Tribune-Associated Press report on 24 hours along the Texas-Mexico border

Reporters from both organizations spent a day documenting the reality on the border. Here’s a summary of what they found.

The Texas Tribune

One day along the Texas-Mexico border shows that realities shift more rapidly than rhetoric

The Texas Tribune and The Associated Press spent 24 hours in five cities on Texas’ border with Mexico to measure the impact of a dramatic drop in migrant crossings

The Independent UK

Many Americans say immigration is out of control, but 24 hours on the Texas-Mexico border showed a new reality. Will it last?

The Texas Tribune and The Associated Press visited five locations along the 1,254-mile span to separate the facts from the political narrative during a heated election year.

The Texas Tribune

Latest effort to block school ratings cracks Texas districts’ once-united front

Dozens of districts sued Texas saying the ratings painted an unfair picture of their schools. Others voluntarily have released their own.

The Texas Tribune

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.

Latin Times

'El Mayo' Zambada reportedly accepted being taken from Texas to NYC after getting a death threat

According to specialized journalist Anabel Hernández, he was threatened by the Barrio Azteca gang in El Paso

Latin Times

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3 Venezuelan migrants staying at controversial Texas hotel arrested by Border Patrol

The people in question, two women and a men, were staying at the Gateway Hotel in El Paso. They had been ordered to leave the U.S. by an immigration judge

Latin Times

Texas hotel gets injunction filing for alleged criminal activity by Tren de Aragua gang

The hotel, located in downtown El Paso, also received a restraining order after failing inspections

Latin Times

'El Mayo' now accepts being taken to NYC from Texas as courts seek to prosecute their own cases

An El Paso judge had twice rejected a request by the DOJ to transfer the infamous drug lord, who has now changed his stance

The Independent UK

Mexican drug cartel leader agrees to be transferred from Texas to New York

Court documents show that Mexican drug cartel leader Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada has agreed to be transferred from El Paso, Texas, to New York, to face charges there

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Texas judge rejects DOJ request to prioritize 'El Mayo's' trial in New York City

Judge Kathleen Cardone from El Paso said the drug lord has already been informed of the charges against him and doesn't need to be taken up north

Latin Times

Multi-agency effort leads to 22 arrests of Chuco Tango gang members in the El Paso area

The raids were part of Operation Rock Water, a long-term federal investigation led by the FBI and the DEA targeting the El Paso Gang.

The Texas Tribune

Veronica Escobar’s role with the presidential campaign offers exciting and sometimes uneasy spotlight

The El Paso Democrat has defended the Biden and Harris campaign through its best — and worst — moments

Texas Observer

In El Paso, a Migrant Death Crisis Emerges amid Extreme Heat

As an emergency physician, I see the cost of climate change and border militarization first-hand—ice-filled body bags and all.

Latin Times

Migrant deaths in El Paso region are already 10% higher than in all of fiscal year 2023

164 bodies were found so far this fiscal year, compared to 149 in FY 2023

The Texas Tribune

These Texans are scheduled to speak this week at the Democratic National Convention

U.S. Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Veronica Escobar are expected to speak on the mainstage in Chicago.

Latin Times

Mexico is helping immigrants overcome legal hurdles through free legal clinics in the U.S.

The pilot clinic kicked off in El Paso this week and will expand to all 53 of Mexico's diplomatic sites in the country

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