Juarez journalists gather to remember colleague killed in violent attack
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Ismael Villagómez, a Juarez photojournalist for El Heraldo de Juárez, died early Thursday morning. He was shot and…
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Acapulco races to restart its tourism engine after Hurricane Otis devastates its hotels, restaurants
By MARÍA VERZA Associated Press ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Three weeks after Hurricane Otis smacked Acapulco, businesses of all types and sizes hum…
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Sunland Park Fire Chief ‘assuming’ passage of SB-4 will result in more migrant encounters
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — In the Southern Doña Ana County city of Sunland Park, attempts to breach the border are a daily occurrence.…
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Juarez trying to reinforce safety, security during migrant lag
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juarez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar announced this week that his administration will be reinforcing security through new…
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El Paso law enforcement reacts to immigration enforcement bill heading to governor’s desk
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles held a press conference Thursday morning to speak on Texas Senate Bill 4. Once signed,…
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Mexico “rejects” Texas’ proposal to allow state police to deport undocumented immigrants
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Nov. 15, 2023 “Mexico “rejects” Texas’ proposal to allow state police to deport undocumented immigrants”…
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City of Juarez seeing a rise in animal abuse complaints
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juarez’s Municipal Pet Rescue and Adoption Department (RAMM) receives an average of twelve complaints every day related…
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Texas legislators approve bill allowing police to arrest people who cross the border illegally
The Texas House of Representatives approved immigration bills Tuesday that would appropriate more than $1.5 billion for additional border barriers…
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11 ex-police officers sentenced in 2021 killings of 17 migrants and 2 others in northern Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A court in Mexico has sentenced 11 former police officers to 50 years in prison for the 2021 slayings of 17 migrants and two…
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House pushes off impeachment of Homeland Secretary Mayorkas for handling of southern border
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Monday to push off a Republican effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending for now…
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Juarez looking to decrease the number of drunk drivers this holiday season
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — This weekend, Mexico will host El Buen Fin festivities, as it does during the holiday season every year. This event in…
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El Salvador slaps a $1,130 fee on African and Indian travelers as US pressures it to curb migration
By MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — El Salvador’s government has begun slapping a $1,130 fee on travelers from dozens of…
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They live near San Diego. Migrants pass through their back yards almost nightly
CNN By David Culver and Norma Galeana, CNN Jacumba Hot Springs, California (CNN) — Brian Silvas’ three dogs were usually the first to alert…
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Border Patrol agents responding to more than a dozen smuggling attempts in two days, according to Sector Chief
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Border Sector Anthony “Scott” Good sent out a post on the social media site “X”, reporting the work of local agents…
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Juarez man pleads guilty to conspiring to traffick firearms upon illegal re-entry to the U.S. through El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man from Juarez pled guilty to one count of conspiring to traffick firearms and one count of illegal re-entry to the U.S.…
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How the first ‘drug ballad’ was recorded in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the narcocorrido, a Mexican traditional drug ballad, gains popularity worldwide and artists like Peso Pluma and Nathanael…
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West El Paso residents express concerns about DPS pursuits at townhall meeting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dozens of west El Paso residents gathered at Canutillo ISD Central office Tuesday to express their concerns on the rise of…
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‘Extraterrestrials’ return to Mexico’s congress as journalist presses case for ‘non-human beings’
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The lower chamber of Mexico’s congress has once again turned to spectacle, giving hours of its time to a controversial…
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Juarez resident collecting supplies to help family after hurricane Otis
JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — José Ángel Parra is from the Mexican state of Guerrero and currently lives in Juarez. He and…
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Thousands of migrants have crossed from Juarez to El Paso through the sewer system, report says
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico’s Attorney General (Fiscalía General de la República) informed the public they have charged six people with…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Tracking Migrants in Your Neighborhood
SUNLAND PARK, NM (KVIA) — In the close-knit community of Sunland Park, a town of fewer than 20,000 residents, lies an immense challenge. This town…
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Día de los Muertos: A chance for connection, remembrance and mental support. Tips from Borderland experts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Across the globe, millions of people are honoring their loved ones as part of Día de los Muertos, the annual…
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Mexican officials prevented 34,000 migrants from traveling on trains, officials say
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Tuesday, Mexico’s National Institute of Migration reported that from September 18 to October 30, officials prevented…
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Texas senator warns of malicious text allegedly threatening Border Patrol agents and their families
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — Texas Senator Ted Cruz sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Majorkas this week,…
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The mayors of five big cities seek a meeting with Biden about how to better manage arriving migrants
By COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The mayors of Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles and New York are pressing to meet with…
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¿Cuál es el origen e historia del Día de Muertos en México y por qué se celebra?
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — En México la muerte es motivo de celebración: coloridos altares, panteones iluminados, calles tapizadas…
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Federal judge orders immigration agents to stop removing Texas’ concertina wire on the border
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Oct. 30, 2023 “Federal judge orders immigration agents to stop removing Texas’ concertina wire on the…
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Number of migrants decreasing as cold temperatures hit the Borderland
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Since late 2022, the border has seen a large number of migrants coming from Venezuela. According to U.S. Customs and…
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Some 5,000 migrants set out on foot from Mexico’s southern border, tired of long waits for visas
By EDGAR H.CLEMENTE Associated Press TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — About 5,000 migrants from Central America, Venezuela, Cuba and Haiti have set out on…
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez to announce immigration bills at Santa Teresa Port of Entry
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico District 2 Representative Gabe Vasquez (D) will be announcing a package of bills related to immigration…
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