According to Julian Resendiz from Border Report, in the city of EL PASO, Texas, Southwest land ports of entry are a lifeline to commerce and a focal point of U.S. border security. Thousands of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers screen passengers and cargo daily, assisted by an array of cameras and technology.
But on the Mexican side, few travelers on their way to the U.S. are stopped by any authority. And in many instances, the ports are used by protesters in Mexico looking for international visibility. Mexico bets on technology to counter drug cartels
On Nov. 24 and 25, farmers protesting a Mexican government initiative to limit water rights parked tractors and blocked trucks from accessing three U.S. border crossings in El Paso and southern New Mexico.
Mexican authorities did not attempt to forcibly remove the protesters, but they realized they needed to anticipate crises and improve travelers’ security.
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Source: Border Report
