EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners Court approved two items on Monday to increase the budget of the Opportunity Center for the Homeless and Sacred Heart Church. Over $500,000 were authorized for the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for migrants sheltered encountered by the Department of Homeland Security from January 1, 2023, through September
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UPDATE: El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks said in the news conference that Tren de Aragua (TDA) is in El Paso but wants to reassure the public that El Paso is still a safe city. Hicks said he needed to speak publicly following comments from a news conference held by Governor Greg Abbott and the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser sat down with ABC-7 on Wednesday to discuss Tren de Aragua’s presence in El Paso and address the shutdown of the Gateway Hotel, which allegedly housed members of the gang. The mayor noted that despite the El Paso County Attorney filing the lawsuit against the
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Chihuahua Secretary of Public Safety (SSPE) continues to investigate the possible criminal activity of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in the state and specifically in Ciudad Juárez. ABC-7 reached out to the state agency to learn what the secretary has discovered so far, a spokesman with the secretariat said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While most Tren de Aragua members who entered the U.S. through El Paso moved on to other areas, some remain here. At the El Paso County Detention Facility, four inmates are suspected members of the gang. However, it can be difficult for law enforcement officers to confirm because there is no
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The violent Venezuelan prison gang, Tren de Aragua, also known commonly as TDA, has been making headlines here in El Paso, and across the United States. So who is this group at the center of recent fears, and what do they want? TDA began as a prison gang in the
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By Alyssa Munoz Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — A program that allowed temporary status for undocumented immigrants is now on hold after multiple states filed a lawsuit against it. “Parole in Place” is designed to help undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens get through the immigration process
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By Juan Salinas II and Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune Sept. 16, 2024 “Gov. Greg Abbott announces crackdown on Venezuelan gang” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gael Hernandez was just 18 when El Paso Police say he piled a group of Sicarios (hitmen) into his white PT Cruiser and drove them to an East El Paso bar. Court documents detail how the Sicarios were carrying duffle bags full of rifles. When the group got to their
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is concerned the expansion of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua “could destabilize public safety in the United States, as well as in the state of Texas.” Abbott held a “border security announcement” in Houston this morning to address the gang’s entry and expansion in the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Commissioner of the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission broke ground today on a new canal. The American Canal Lower Reach Project aims to replace deteriorated portions of the canal, which first opened in 1938 and diverts water from the Rio Grande to El Paso farmers
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bullfighting is making a comeback this year in Ciudad Juarez. Officials say the event will feature nationally recognized bullfighters from all over Mexico. Ticket bundles will also be available so you and your family can save money. The first night of bullfighting is on October 4th at 8 p.m. The
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Update (September 13, 2024): El Mayo pleaded not guilty in court this morning. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A court in New York has scheduled a hearing for Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada for tomorrow morning. The hearing is scheduled for 10 AM ET. The cartel leader was apprehended in the Borderland this summer. He had
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Two people were rescued by the Sunland Park Fire Department near Mt. Cristo Rey. The two separate incidents happened last night, officials say. SPFD provided video of their crews driving in off-road vehicles up the mountain to carry out one of the rescues. Watch the video above. According to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today an ABC-7 crew was granted exclusive access to walk the halls of the Gateway Hotel. Last night, ABC-7 reported the condemned hotel was allegedly housing Venezuelan gang members from Tren de Aragua. For the first time today, we’re getting a look inside. Last night we showed you some images obtained by the El
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — In a morning news conference, city of Juárez officials announced these projects to host more migrants, children, and single women by the end of this year. With a 250 million Mexican pesos investment (nearly $12.45 million), the city will build and maintain these new facilities. The current city migrant shelter, Enrique
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JUAREZ, Chih. (KVIA) – The Chihuahua State Attorney General’s office identified the victims of an armed attack at a quinceañera party late Saturday. Juarez police received a call of shots fired just before midnight at a house on Marcelo Caraveo Street in the Francisco I. Madero neighborhood. Officer arrived to the scene to find three
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Mexican government, through the National Institute of Migration (INM), announced last weekend the launch of an Emerging Safe Mobility Corridor to assist and transport foreign persons who have a CBP One appointment. This project aims to ensure the safety of migrants who decide to travel by land to the point
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 52-year-old Juarez resident Rene Hernandez-Cordero was just sentenced to 300 months (25 years) in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute meth, 180 months (15 years) for straw purchasing firearms and trafficking firearms, and 60 months (five years) for conspiracy to smuggle bulk cash. The sentences will run
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Update (2:10 PM): U.S. District Judge in Western Texas, Kathleen Cardone, approved El Mayo’s move from El Paso to the Eastern District of New York. The new court documents just obtained by ABC-7, state that the defendant is not opposed to the move. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New court documents obtained by ABC-7 show
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Update (September 5, 2024): The balloon arrived at the U.S. Border Patrol Santa Teresa Station. U.S. CBP and Border Patrol El Paso Sector confirmed the aerostat will be deployed this month. SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Customs Border Protection El Paso Sector is planning to deploy an aerostatic balloon just west of the
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juárez, Chihuahua, and Mexican authorities responded to reports of a train derailment Tuesday night. According to a statement sent by the City of Juárez, personnel from the Civil Protection Department responded to a call at 11:01 p.m. last night. “The train derailment happened at kilometer 302 of the Juárez-Chihuahua highway, between
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham just announced the results of “Operation Disruption,” a human trafficking and organized crime fighting effort in southern New Mexico, specifically in Dona Ana and Luna Counties. A spokesperson for the Governor’s Office says the operation took place over 12 days in August, disrupting
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Seven people have been arrested in connection to a jewelry store robbery in Ciudad Juarez on Saturday, August 31st. The incident was allegedly caught on surveillance camera. Juarez authorities say an armed group used firearms to shoot at display windows at a jewelry store inside the Plaza Juarez Mall. Officials
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Family members, friends, classmates, and Juarez residents gathered to say a final goodbye to 15-year-old Juárez resident Rafael Rodríguez, who died over the weekend. Rafita, as Rodríguez was affectionately known, was swept away by the torrential rains that hit the Borderland on Friday. His family members conducted the funeral services at
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Civil Protection Department in coordination with the Fire and the Rescue Departments carried out the search and tracking of a missing minor on Tapioca Street, who was swept away by the current during the torrential rains of August 30, at approximately 9:00 p.m. The city provided ABC-7 with the
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UPDATE: The Juarez Civil Patrol says the body of Rafael Antonio Rodríguez Ibarra was found by search and rescue team Sunday at 8:30 a.m. The director of the Juarez Civil Patrol, Sergio Rodriguez, says the search and rescue protocols were activated on Friday at 9:30 p.m. when they received reports of Ibarra and another teen
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIa) — Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said during a news conference he will “pause” the relations Mexico has with the U.S. and Canada Embassies after their ambassadors criticized his proposal to have judges elected by popular vote. According to CNN, López Obrador announced the move during his daily press conference on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. and Mexican authorities announced during a news conference today the arrest of multiple wanted criminals due to information provided through the Se Busca Información tip-line. The authorities also unveiled five new targets wanted along the U.S./Mexico border. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Marshals, U.S. Homeland
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SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — Congressman Tony Gonzales is discussing border security efforts with law enforcement officials in San Elizario today. Watch the news conference above. ABC-7 will be at the event and will report on what happens in our evening newscasts.
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