It’s National Margarita Day – in honor of the drink many say was invented in Juarez
EL PASO, Texas — Jimmy Buffett once famously said: “If life gives you limes, make margaritas.” It’s National Margarita Day! The lime flavored…
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U.S. extends non-essential border travel restrictions with Mexico until at least March 21
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. government has announced that land borders with Mexico will remain closed to non-essential travel until at least March 21,…
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El Paso man killed when pickup truck plunges off Juarez bridge
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — An El Paso man died and two others were injured when he lost control of his pickup truck and plunged off a bridge in Juarez…
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1st group of 25 asylum-seekers from Mexico are released into U.S.
SAN DIEGO, California — The U.S. government on Friday released 25 asylum-seekers into the country with notices to appear in court, ending their…
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White House unveils sweeping immigration bill: Here’s what’s in it
WASHINGTON, DC — The White House announced a sweeping immigration bill Thursday that would create an eight-year path to citizenship for…
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Processing of asylum seekers set to begin in El Paso on Feb. 26
EL PASO, Texas — The processing of migrant asylum seekers who are currently under the Migrant Protection Protocol in Mexico is set to begin on Feb.…
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El Paso group looks to feed Juarenses in peril after power outages
CIUDAD, Juarez — As millions were left without power after last weekend’s winter storm in Ciudad Juarez, one Borderland group is stepping up. Armed…
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El Paso prepares for possible migrant influx as rules for asylum seekers change come Friday
EL PASO, Texas — The Biden Administration is set to allow asylum seekers currently stuck in Mexico to cross the border. As a result, El Paso city…
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Santa Teresa border agent who rescued couple stranded in snow is ‘amazed’ they survived
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico – A U.S. Border Patrol agent who rescued two migrants who were stranded in the snow near the Santa Teresa airport earlier…
Continue Reading Democrats, Biden prepare to unveil bill providing pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration, in concert with Hill Democrats, is preparing to unveil legislation this week that seeks to provide a…
Continue Reading Over a million in Juarez still without electricity, some lack water
CIUDAD JURAEZ, Mexico — Juarez has seen rolling electrical blackouts since the winter storm hit and those continued into Tuesday. As of late Monday…
Continue Reading Federal judge blocks last-minute Trump rule limiting asylum claims
SAN DIEGO, California — A federal judge in California blocked a Trump-era rule that went into effect just a day before Joe Biden took office…
Continue Reading Johnny Pacheco, who popularized salsa music in the US, dies at 85
Johnny Pacheco played music that made it impossible to sit still. The Dominican-born multi-instrumentalist experimented with different Latin American…
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Millions impacted by power outages in Juárez and northern Mexico due to winter storm
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — A massive power outage Monday affected millions of people in Juárez and some other areas in the state of Chihuahua.…
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Chihuahua state begins vaccinating seniors against virus amid over 2,500 Juarez deaths
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The Chihuahua Ministry of Health began vaccinating senior citizens in ten municipalities across the state Monday after…
Continue Reading ICE takes suspect into custody during Texas search for trailer after 911 calls from people claiming to be inside
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Authorities looking into a suspected human smuggling event after panicked callers to 911 reported being inside a tanker…
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18 bags of hacked-up body parts found in Mexico
GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Prosecutors in the western Mexico state of Jalisco say that police have found 18 plastic bags full of hacked-up body parts…
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City of El Paso likely to receive virus testing kits for possible migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas — As the number of undocumented immigrants arriving at the border continues to climb, El Paso city officials are crafting a plan to…
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Biden administration to allow 25,000 asylum-seekers in Mexico into U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration on Friday announced plans for tens of thousands of asylum-seekers waiting in Mexico for their next…
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Biden decree brings end to Trump ’emergency’ to build border wall
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden has officially ended the “national emergency” that President Donald Trump declared in order to take…
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Biden to rollback Trump-era policy on migrants at Mexican border
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration is preparing plans for the gradual entry of migrants forced to remain in Mexico under a controversial…
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‘Done out of desperation’: Immigrant baby smuggled into U.S. reunited with parents by border agents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Few know the acts of desperation undocumented immigrants have to resort to in order to get to the United States. It’s a…
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Founder of Canal 44 TV & father of Juarez mayor dies at age 86
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico – A famed television and communications pioneer in Juarez has died of natural causes. Arnoldo Cabada de la O was age 86 and…
Continue Reading Biden expected to announce increase in amount of refugees admitted into U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration plans to announce on Thursday that it will increase the number of refugees who can come to the United…
Continue Reading Mexico stops accepting Central American migrant families expelled at the U.S. Border
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. officials told the Washington Post that the Mexican government is no longer taking back Central American families expelled at…
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Supreme Court delays oral arguments on border wall and asylum rule
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to postpone oral arguments in significant cases regarding former President Donald…
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New connector ramp to Juarez opens at Spaghetti Bowl
EL PASO, Texas – Motorists who commute across the international border to Juarez now have a new direct route. A new connector ramp linking U.S. 54…
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Biden administration prepares to open overflow facility for migrant children in Texas
CARRIZO SPRINGS, Texas — The Biden administration is opening an overflow facility for unaccompanied migrant children apprehended at the…
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Biden signs immigration orders, creates task force to reunite separated families
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden signed three executive orders Tuesday afternoon that take aim at his predecessor’s hard-line…
Continue Reading U.S. Senate confirms 1st Latino and immigrant to lead Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate confirmed Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday as President Joe Biden’s homeland security secretary, the first Latino…
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