U.S.-Mexico Border

• Biden inspects busy port of entry during 1st visit to U.S.-Mexico border

  The president is expected to meet with border officials to discuss migration as well as the increased trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.

  U.S. News

  Jan 8
  
• U.S. will no longer deport unaccompanied migrant children following policy change

  The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has eased a controversial border policy from the era of former President Donald Trump.

  World

  Mar 12, 2022
  
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• Biden, Mexican president agree to work together on border migration

  The two leaders said they shared a desire to address the reasons for migration in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and southern Mexico.

  World

  Dec 19, 2020
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• Judge urges Trump admin to help find parents separated from kids after crossing border

  A court filing revealed this week that researchers have been unable to track down the parents of 545 children — a number much larger than previously known and that drew outcry.

  Oct 22, 2020
• Court rules to halt Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy

  The “Remain in Mexico” policy took effect in January 2019 in San Diego and sent back nearly 60,000 people to wait for hearings.

  World

  Feb 28, 2020
• Footage reveals longest-ever ‘drug tunnel’ under U.S.-Mexico border

  The tunnel measured over 4,000 feet long and included a rail system, electricity, ventilation and two elevators.

  Trending

  Jan 30, 2020
• Asylum seekers trying to drive into U.S. causing delays: border patrol

  Customs and Border Protection officials said in a statement that the barricades were erected for safety reasons.

  World

  Dec 3, 2019
• A significant Trump promise takes shape — border wall work starts in Arizona

  The U.S. president wants more than 700 kilometres of fencing along the nearly 3,218-kilometre border completed by the end of 2020.

  World

  Sep 12, 2019
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• Marijuana worth US$2.3M found in jalapeno shipment from Mexico

  The spicy peppers failed to distract sniffer dogs from detecting the marijuana concealed inside.

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  Aug 19, 2019
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• U.S. border sees under 100K migrants for first time in 5 months

  In July, there were 82,049 people encountered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, down 21 per cent from June when there were 104,344 people and down 43 per cent from May. The number of families and minors crossing the border also dropped.

  World

  Aug 8, 2019