Four workers arrested during ICE raid at El Paso bakery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Tuesday, ICE arrested four migrants who were working at an East El Paso bakery. Officers arrested three women and a man…
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Mexico President Sheinbaum presses charges after street groping incident
November 5, 2025, 7:39 AM MEXICO CITY — What should have been a five-minute time-saving walk from Mexico’s National Palace to the Education…
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CBP to use biometric data gathering system at all ports of entry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will launch a new biometrics data gathering system on December 26, which will require CBP…
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Memorial set up for people who died in fiery crash in Juárez
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Today, family members and friends of some victims who died in a fiery crash in Juárez laid flowers and candles in…
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Migrant advocates in Juárez open new medical clinic to assist migrants
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — ‘San Columbanos’ church and migrant advocacy group in Juárez recently opened a new medical clinic aimed at helping…
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CBP processed billions of dollars through President Trump’s tariff enforcement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced they have implemented 34 presidential tariff actions directed by the Trump…
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U.S. implementing $5,000 fine for anyone who crosses border illegally
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. government will be implementing a $5,000 fine for anyone who crosses the border illegal. The U.S. Consulate in…
Continue Reading 527,000+ migrants deported since President Trump retook office
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — DHS announced that officials have removed more than 527,000 migrants since President Donald Trump retook office in January.…
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El Paso Sector sees decrease in migrant encounters along the border
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection released its operational statistics for last month, closing Fiscal Year 2025,…
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Día de Muertos festivities spread across the border as a homage to the departed and respect for Mexican culture
A community altar constructed by textile artist Genevieve Guadalupe stands in the art gallery of the nonprofit Tohono Chul botanical gardens in…
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More maquiladoras close in Juárez, jobs lost
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Maquiladoras and industries south of the border say they continue to feel the impact of the economic trade war and…
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City of Juárez battles hundreds of animal cruelty cases
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez’s Animal Care and Welfare Department (DABA) recently rescued 528 animals in five different…
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In Juárez, a Militarized Border Makes Drug Use More Deadly
In Juárez, Border Militarization Poses Unique Challenges for Harm Reduction By Jason Buch Editor’s Note: This story is a collaboration between…
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Nearly 120 New Mexico National Guardsmen deploy to the border
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Almost 120 New Mexico National Guardsmen from the 126th Military Police Company left for a one-year federal active…
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How religions filled with pro-immigrant teachings motivate the faithful
“This isn’t about being Republican or Democratic. This is justice.” BY ANITA SNOW, ANGELA KOCHERGA, ALYDA MUELA AND DIANNE SOLIS Catholic…
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More improvements for local ports of entry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City-owned ports of entry, such as Ysleta-Zaragoza, Stanton, and the Paso Del Norte bridges, continue to undergo…
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Man wanted for illegal gun possession arrested in Juarez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Law enforcement officers in Chihuahua arrested a man wanted in the U.S. for illegal possession of guns. Officers carried out…
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El Paso Sheriff discusses Senate Bill 8, agreements with ICE and Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Senate Bill 8, which aims to require local law enforcement officers to assist and collaborate with ICE and other…
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Her 13-year-old son was arrested, then taken by ICE to a detention facility. The police chief calls it a first for his city
WCVB, X, @DHSGOV, CNN, X/@DHSGov By Andy Rose, Alessandra Freitas, CNN (CNN) — Any mother adores getting phone calls from her children. For…
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El Paso City Council approves investment to modernize ports of entry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council approved today the allocation of $5 million from the Texas Economic Development (TED) Fund to…
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Senate passes bipartisan bill to streamline New Mexico ports of entry
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced last Friday the passage of the International Bridge and Port of…
Continue Reading Three contracts awarded to build 87 miles of new Smart Wall along the border in El Paso Sector
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — DHS and CBP announced ten new construction contracts totaling $4.5 billion to add hundreds of miles of Smart Wall along the…
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Former El Paso CBP officer pleads guilty to human smuggling conspiracy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Manuel Perez, Jr., the former CBP officer charged for his involvement in a human smuggling conspiracy, has pleaded guilty to…
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Mexican migrant accused of deadly conduct in El Paso arrested
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ICE arrested Ricardo Velazquez-Camacho in El Paso on Wednesday. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials say…
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Impact of new sweeping tariffs on the border
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A new round of sweeping tariffs was announced by President Trump last week, aimed at enforcing “National Security…
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Suspected Tren de Aragua member who stayed at judge’s house pleads guilty to gun possession
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Venezuelan national and suspected Tren de Aragua gang member Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, 23, pleaded guilty to…
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City of Juárez encourages residents to get ecological sticker
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez has been encouraging all local residents with Chihuahua license plates to obtain the ecological or…
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El Paso’s Bishop Mark Seitz met with Pope Leo XIV, spoke about immigration
VATICAN CITY (KVIA) — El Paso’s Bishop Mark Seitz and Auxiliary Bishop Anthony Celino met with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City recently. According to…
Continue Reading Borderland industry leaders worried over new 25% tariffs on trucks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Trump announced last week a new round of sweeping tariffs, including 25% on all heavy-duty trucks and 30% on…
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Targeted Enforcement: A Closer Look at ICE’s operations on the border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement ERO in El Paso continues to seek individuals in the country illegally, as well as those…
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