Ryder System Inc. has inaugurated a new logistics center in El Paso, Texas, to capitalize on the increasing trade activities across the U.S.-Mexico border. The company’s latest 50,000-square-foot facility is designed to bolster international companies relocating their manufacturing to Mexico. Located adjacent to the Ysleta-Zaragoza International Bridge, it serves as a nexus between El Paso […]
‘I want to go home to my mother:’ Migrant abandoned by cartel rescued
In a perilous bid for sanctuary in the United States, individuals often resort to cartels for illicit border crossing assistance. However, this can be fraught with danger, as evidenced by the ordeal of an 18-year-old who was deserted by his smugglers in a remote Texan locale. During a rescue operation led by Terrell County Sheriff […]
Increased risks for migrants at the Mexico border due to the water that the U.S. releases into the Rio Grande
Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) (EFE) – Migrants crossing the border face new risks because the United States has begun to release into the Rio Grande the water that belongs to Mexico by treaty, leaving them trapped between the current and the razor wire fence that the Texas Government refuses to remove. The United States started this […]
Cancún and Mazatlán are the most requested destinations by the people of Chihuahua for Easter Week.
If you’re traveling to these tourist destinations, it’s important to save ahead of time, as prices tend to increase significantly during this season. For the upcoming Easter holidays, the destinations that are being most demanded by the people of Chihuahua are Cancún, Quintana Roo, and Mazatlán, Sinaloa, reported travel agencies in the capital. Staff from […]
US-Mexico trade in January totaled US$64.5 billion
Mexico’s cross-border trade is off to a good start in 2024. The country was the United States’ top trading partner in January, with two-way commerce totaling $64.5 billion, according to the most recent data from the Census Bureau. Mexico’s trade with the U.S. rose 1.1% year over year (y/y) compared to January 2023. Canada ranked […]
Transport workers stage indefinite protest blocking southbound lanes of Federal Highway 45 near Sacramento, Chihuahua State
Transport workers are staging an indefinite protest on the Sacramento-Sueco section of Federal Highway 45 in Chihuahua State as of Feb. 10, blocking the highway’s southbound lanes with their trucks. The purpose of the demonstration is to denounce perceived growing insecurity on major highways; transport workers have organized similar protests in areas across the country […]
‘Take Our Border Back’ Vehicle Convoy to Rally Near US-Mexico Border
A vehicle convoy carrying Americans opposed to illegal immigration plans to rally at three points near the U.S.-Mexico border on Saturday, with organizers saying the action will focus on peaceful protest and prayer. Critics of the convoy, however, worry it could fuel anti-immigrant sentiment at a time of acrimonious political sparring over the border and […]
Massacre in Ciudad Juárez, armed group kills six people at a wake
An armed group attacked those attending a wake that was taking place in a house in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, with bullets, leaving six men dead, and another seriously injured. According to the State Attorney General’s Office, the commando broke into the house and opened fire on the people. Five men died at the scene and a sixth died when he was […]
American volunteers deliver aid to villagers in the mountains of Chihuahua
Children’s faces lit up when they saw pickups carrying bicycles, balls, and toys pull into the village of Siquirichi, Chihuahua, Mexico. But what lifted the spirits of Genoveva Cruz were the jackets. That meant the children at her school would no longer be shivering on cold days and nights. “They are very useful for the […]
No border deal will work without Mexico’s help
If Washington can reach a deal on the border, its success or failure could ultimately depend on the reaction in Mexico City. The U.S. already relies on Mexico to help expel migrants from countries such as Honduras, Colombia, Guatemala, and Venezuela, mostly for logistical reasons. The federal government lacks the fleet of planes and trained […]