Virus deaths in Chihuahua state, including Juarez, jump to 11
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Coronavirus deaths in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, which includes Juarez, have risen to 11 as of Thursday, government…
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Cuban immigrant just released from Otero ICE facility warns of virus threat inside
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — A group made up of migrant advocates, city, county and state leaders, as well as the Catholic Church has made a plea for the…
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2nd El Paso Border Patrol agent has virus; 5 total infections among area CBP employees
EL PASO, Texas — A second U.S. Border Patrol agent in the El Paso sector has now tested positive for the coronavirus, Chief patrol agent Gloria…
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After 4 officers get virus in El Paso, union says CBP is risking more infections
EL PASO, Texas — A new police change, recently enacted by acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan, is putting the health and…
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Borderland advocacy groups plead for migrant detainees release due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — Several migrant advocacy groups, like Las Americas and the ACLU, filed a formal complaint against the federal government on…
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Border wall workers in southern New Mexico spark coronavirus anxiety
COLUMBUS, New Mexico — Some residents of the southern New Mexico village of Columbus, immigrant advocates and others are raising concerns about an…
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‘Virus is spreading rapidly’ in Juárez: Death toll now at 4
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexican health officials said Tuesday that the coronavirus is now “spreading rapidly” in the city of Juárez as the death…
Continue Reading 4 CBP employees in El Paso test positive for coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — Four El Paso employees of U.S. Customs and Border Protection have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials indicated on…
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2 confirmed Juarez deaths from coronavirus, both men in their 40s
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Two men have died from coronavirus in Juarez, Chihuahua state health officials announced Monday afternoon. The victims were…
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Juarez cases rise to 10, with 17 total in Chihuahua, as hospitals now screening flu patients for virus
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The number of coronavirus infections in Juarez rose to ten on Sunday, part of an “upward curve” of 17 confirmed cases in…
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19 killed in clash between drug gangs in Chihuahua
CHIHUAHUA, Mexico — A big shootout between rival drug gangs killed 19 people in the northern Mexico border state of Chihuahua, state prosecutors’…
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Santa Teresa Port of Entry shortens hours of operation due to pandemic
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — The Santa Teresa Port of Entry is temporarily shortening its hours for the public during the coronavirus pandemic,…
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Juarez virus cases grow to 8, up to 13 in Chihuahua state
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Juarez rose to eight on Saturday, as the total number of infections in the state of…
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UTEP economist predicts U.S.-Mexico border communities could see jobless rate grow to 20%
EL PASO, Texas — The Center for Inter-American Border Studies at The University of Texas at El Paso hosted an online seminar Friday afternoon that…
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Massive factory fire in Juarez burns for hours overnight
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — A massive fire broke out in Juarez factory near the Zaragoza bridge early Friday morning. The flames and smoke are…
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Bridge vendors in Juárez struggle with lack of border traffic; only a newspaper vendor still allowed to sell
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico — Dozens of street vendors who rely on International Bridge traffic between El Paso and Juarez have lost their source of…
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Juarez death possibly linked to virus being investigated by Mexican health leaders
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Officials in Mexico said Thursday they were looking into a Juarez death that may be linked to the coronavirus. Dr. Arturo…
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Body found in canal behind Cougar Park in Socorro
SOCORRO, Texas — U.S. Border Patrol agents found and recovered a body from a canal behind the City of Socorro’s Cougar Park on Wednesday afternoon.…
Continue Reading Number of Juarez virus cases doubles to 4
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Officials in Juarez reported two additional confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Monday. The two new additions bring the…
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Illegal border crossings into U.S. down 50% after coronavirus restrictions
WASHINGTON, DC — Acting U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf says illegal border crossings have dropped by 50% after restrictions due to the…
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Mexico navy copter down in police operation; 1 dead, 10 hurt
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Authorities in Mexico say a Mexican navy helicopter has crashed during an anti-kidnapping operation, killing a police officer…
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U.S.-Mexico border crossing now restricted: Find out what is considered essential travel
EL PASO, Texas — As of Saturday, Mexican border restrictions were officially in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Only essential…
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Mexican soccer league president says he has coronavirus
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — The president of Mexico’s Liga MX soccer league announced he has tested positive for coronavirus. League President Enrique…
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‘Non-essential’ travel across the U.S.-Mexico border halted as of Saturday
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump announced Friday that all “non-essential travel” across the U.S.-Mexico border would be restricted amid the ongoing…
Continue Reading 2nd person tests positive for coronavirus in Juarez
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — A second person has tested positive for the coronavirus in Juarez, Chihuahua state health officials confirmed Friday. This…
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Victim hospitalized in serious condition after being rescued from the Rio Grande near Zaragoza Bridge
EL PASO, Texas — A person was hospitalized in serious condition after being pulled late Tuesday night from the water of the Rio Grande. That person…
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Trump mulls sending all who cross border illegally to Mexico
SAN DIEGO, California — The Trump administration is considering a plan to turn back all people who cross the border illegally from Mexico, two…
Continue Reading Juarez reports 1st confirmed coronavirus case
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Chihuahua’s Health Department announced Tuesday that a 29-year-old man is the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the…
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U.S. government says immigrants can seek coronavirus care without fear
PHOENIX, Arizona — The U.S. government says a new rule disqualifying more people from green cards if they use government benefits will not apply to…
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Mexico may restrict border crossings due to growing U.S. cases of coronavirus
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexican health officials, worried about how the coronavirus could spread from the U.S. to Mexico, are considering border…
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