Venezuelans hope for changes following Maduro’s arrest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Venezuelans who have been living in the United States for years say they are hoping for change in their country following…
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Juárez family frequently helps dozens of homeless people on the border
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Díaz Jurado family in Juárez has been helping the homeless population for over two years, saying they will keep…
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Chihuahua State Police pay tribute to guards killed in 2023 prison attack
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Three years ago, on January 1, 2023, an attack and prison riot at CERESO No. 3 in Juárez left 17 people dead (10…
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Juárez businesses prepare for New Year’s Eve celebrations
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — As 2025 draws to a close, it’s no surprise that people from our region frequently cross the border to celebrate…
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Juárez reactivates warming center, shelter as low temps hit the border
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Civil Protection Department (DGPC), along with its branches, the Fire and Rescue Departments,…
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Chihuahua sees decrease in violence, homicides in 2025, state police say
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez, along with the State of Chihuahua, have recorded similar numbers of homicides in recent years, but…
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Mexican business leaders keep pushing to keep commercial traffic at ‘BOTA’
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Mexican Association of Importers and Exporters (ANIERM) submitted a petition to the Commission for Environmental…
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Thousands of children receive Christmas gifts at “Santa Bombero” event in Juárez
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Thousands of borderland kids left the “Santa Bombero” event with a smile today after local firefighters held the 86th…
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Some Juárez residents already camping out ahead of ‘Santa Bombero’ event on Christmas Eve
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Dozens of people have begun camping out in front of ‘Parque DIF’ to secure a spot and a Christmas gift for their…
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Borderland residents experience longer wait times at local ports of entry due to holiday shopping, travel
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Binational residents in El Paso and Ciudad Juárez have been reporting longer wait times and lines at all ports of entry…
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UMC El Paso cites ‘exceptional stability, vision and integrity’ as CEO pay rises to almost $1.5 million
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 reached out to University Medical Center of El Paso to learn more details about the recently announced pay raise for…
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Juárez traffic police officer highlights unusual incident while patrolling at international bridge
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On December 9, Oliver Rivera Peña, an officer with the Road Safety Coordination Department in Juárez (CGSV), was…
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Mexican industry, maquiladora leaders ask Environmental Commission to keep commercial traffic at Bridge of the Americas
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua / EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mexican National Association of Importers and Exporters (ANIERM) sent a letter/complaint to…
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‘Museo Juan Gabriel’ in Juárez happy with recent documentary release
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — ‘Museo Juan Gabriel’ opened its doors over a year ago, where local and international residents could experience…
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Cargo and business leaders in Juárez say another farmers’ strike could further disrupt border trade
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexican farmers and agricultural workers south of the border protested across the country and in Chihuahua…
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‘Trespasser’ killed by train in South-Central El Paso
Update (6:08 PM): Union Pacific says that a person was on the tracks near North Clark Drive and El Paso Drive. The person, whom Union Pacific refers…
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Migrant rights groups demand transparency and the closure of Camp East Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ACLU of Texas, along with Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center, Estrella del Paso and Texas Civil Rights Project, among…
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Bilingual learning center requesting Spanish translation be added to civics test
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Women’s Intercultural Center in Anthony, New Mexico, is urging U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to…
Continue Reading Chihuahua farmers block ports of entry in Juárez again in protest against new national water law
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Dozens of farmers from different parts of Chihuahua blocked all commercial ports of entry in Juárez again on Wednesday…
Continue Reading Thousands of borderland children to receive Christmas gifts through ‘Santa Bombero’ campaign
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez will host its 86th edition of the ‘Santa Bombero’ or Firefighter Santa campaign this December 24th…
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Migrant crossings remain low, but stash house numbers are similar to last year’s in Juárez
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Chihuahua State Police Department (SSPE) continues to rescue migrants held at stash houses by alleged human…
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El Paso sees decrease in migrant encounters
EL PASO, Texas / CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Border Patrol El Paso Sector kicked off Fiscal Year 2026 with 1,381 reported migrant encounters…
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Columban Mission Center in El Paso to host Alternative Black Friday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Columban Mission Center of El Paso, along with other local nonprofit, religious, and migrant advocacy organizations, is…
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El Paso MPO approves Borderplex Safe Mobility Plan item for the future
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization (EPMPO), along with other city, county and local state leaders, approved the…
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Mexican authorities in Juárez continue finding migrants in stash houses
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Municipal Police Department (SSPM) and the Chihuahua State Police Department (SSPE) have reported multiple…
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U.S. Supreme Court stays panel’s decision to stop Texas from using new congressional district map
Update (6:10 PM): The U.S. Supreme Court just issued an order this evening staying the Western District of Texas panel’s decision, which was issued…
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Mexican actress Vanessa Guzmán says shooting at her El Paso home was an accident
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Longtime Mexican actress and fitness figure Vanessa Guzmán held a news conference today to clarify the incident that…
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Chihuahua State Police fire dozens of state prison employees for alleged illicit activities
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Chihuahua State Police Chief Gilberto Loya Chávez confirmed to ABC-7 that they laid off 50 state police employees for…
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Juárez to host thousands of Borderland shoppers during ‘Buen Fin’
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — City of Juárez to host its annual ‘Buen Fin,’ which typically sees thousands, if not millions of borderland…
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Whooping cough cases increasing in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, the state has reported more than 3,500 cases of pertussis, also…
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