Juárez Juangabrielísimo kicks off with massive celebrations
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Ciudad Juárez and the Borderland are ready to start the celebrations in honor of the eighth anniversary of Juan…
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Texas, other GOP-led states sue over program to give immigrant spouses of US citizens legal status
Associated Press Sixteen Republican-led states are suing to end a federal program that could potentially give nearly half a million immigrants…
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New ice bag technique helping save lives in Sunland Park, fire chief says
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park Fire Chief Daniel Medrano is crediting a new technique with helping save additional lives in the…
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Southern California CBP officers seize $5 million in meth concealed in watermelon shipment
OTAY MESA, California (KVIA) — CBP officers stationed at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility seized $5 million worth of meth concealed within…
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Mexico to bring charges against capo, not for drugs, but for turning over another drug lord to US
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The strange saga of how two Mexican drug lords were detained after landing in a plane in the United States in July just got…
Continue Reading US government indicts Guatemalan national on smuggling-related charges over 2022 deaths of 53 migrants in trailer
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) — US government indicts Guatemalan national on smuggling-related charges over 2022 deaths of 53 migrants in…
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El Paso mom in NYC for National Fentanyl Awareness Day as she pays tribute to son who died of drug overdose
EL PASO (KVIA) – Wednesday, August 21st is National Fentanyl Prevention Awareness Day. Jennipher Talamantes spent the day in New York City while…
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Binational leaders met to discuss border trade and immigration
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Representative for New Mexico’s 2nd District Gabe Vasquez hosted a binational meeting along with Juárez…
Continue Reading Brazil will restrict entry to some Asian nationals, aiming to curb migration to the US and Canada
Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil will begin imposing restrictions on the entry of some foreign citizens from Asia who are seeking refuge in…
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Juarez woman sentenced to 20 years for recruiting for Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 43-year-old Juarez woman was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for recruiting for a Mexican drug trafficking…
Continue Reading Mexican bus drivers caught allegedly smuggling 92,900 rounds of ammo in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Law enforcement officers in El Paso arrested two Mexican bus drivers Saturday for the alleged smuggling of ammunition. Court…
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One person suffers minor injuries after being rescued from a canal
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Officials with the El Paso Fire Department confirmed one person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries following a…
Continue Reading 1 migrant killed and 8 wounded in a shooting in Mexico south of the Arizona border
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Officials in Mexico say that one migrant was killed and eight were wounded when unidentified assailants in northern Mexico…
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U.S. prosecutors seeks to move “El Mayo” case to a federal court in New York
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada’s case could be moved to Brooklyn after U.S. prosecutors presented a formal…
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“Xtra Depth”: Mother grieves for son lost to fentanyl, while she & DEA continue fight to prevent drug deaths
EL PASO (KVIA) — Fentanyl is a drug that’s killing people in the El Paso and Las Cruces area at alarming rates. As officers continue to crack down…
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Mexican authorities arrest a policeman in the border state of Sonora in the killing of American man
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in Mexico’s border state of Sonora have arrested a local police officer in the killing of an American man in…
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Migrants in Juarez play second edition of Copa América Migrante
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Dozens of migrants and staff at both the Kiki Romero and Leona Vicario migrant shelters gathered at the Estadio 20 de…
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Texas National Guard soldiers reinforce razor wire barrier
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas National Guard soldiers just reinforced the razor wire barrier along the border, according to Governor Greg Abbott.…
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Federal authorities keep finding migrant stash houses in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Border Patrol, and Immigration Customs Enforcement agents, among others, continue to…
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Juarez police looking for suspect in shooting that left two men dead in wealthy neighborhood
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Ciudad Juarez authorities continue to look for the people that shot and killed two men on the streets of a residential…
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El Paso sees increase in attacks against Border Patrol agents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector says they have seen a recent increase in attacks against Border Patrol agents. The El…
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Mexican authorities, U.S. law enforcement collaborate to arrest woman wanted for crimes in the U.S.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a join collaboration, Ciudad Juárez authorities and U.S. Marshals have arrested a woman wanted in the U.S. for allegedly…
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Juarez authorities recovered 8-month old crocodile near neighborhood
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juárez’s Ecology Department recovered a female crocodile that was rescued by members of the city’s Civil Protection…
Continue Reading City of Juárez announces third edition of Juárez Juangabrielísimo
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juarez is preparing to mark the eight anniversary of the death of legendary singer Juan Gabriel. Ahead of the…
Continue Reading Mexican prosecutors consider treason charges after US jails drug lord ‘El Mayo’ Zambada
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The United States managed to arrest Mexico’s most-wanted drug lord, but Mexican prosecutors — and the president — now say…
Continue Reading Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ Zambada says he was ambushed and kidnapped before being taken to the US
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican drug cartel leader Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada said he was ambushed and kidnapped when he thought he…
Continue Reading US ambassador confirms Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada was brought to US against his will
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Mexico confirmed Friday that drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada was brought to the United States…
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Watch: Sen. Martin Heinrich, Rep. Gabe Vasquez host news conference following Santa Teresa Port of Entry tour
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Senator Martin Heinrich (D), and Representative Gabe Vasquez (D) of New Mexico will host a news conference…
Continue Reading Protesters in Ciudad Juarez show support for Venezuela
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Bridge of The Americas temporarily closed due to protesters standing in solidarity with Venezuela. The peaceful protest…
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