Eagle Pass Residents Demand Return of Shelby Park Seized by Texas for Border Security Operations
Federal Judge Rejects Las Americas' Request to Block Texas AG's Document Demand * Mexican President Declares El Chamizal a Restoration Zone to Enhance Environmental Health
Eagle Pass Residents Demand Return of Shelby Park Seized by Texas for Border Security Operations
Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune.- Eagle Pass, Texas residents, rallied Saturday to reclaim Shelby Park, currently occupied by the Texas Department of Public Safety, as part of Operation Lone Star. The park, seized in January against city wishes, has been publicly closed and heavily fortified. Locals expressed frustration at losing a communal space where children played and families gathered. The state's $11 billion border security mission has transformed the area, with military bases and barriers disrupting daily life. Mayor Rolando Salinas stated the city did not consent to the park's takeover, highlighting a conflict between state actions and local preferences. Despite the heat, less than 100 people attended the rally, but their message was clear: they want their park back to restore community life and accessibility.
Federal Judge Rejects Las Americas' Request to Block Texas AG's Document Demand
Robert Moore, El Paso Matters.- In a significant development, U.S. District Judge David Guaderrama denied Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center's motion to block Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from obtaining its records. The decision came late on Friday, just before the September 27 deadline set by Paxton for compliance. Guaderrama criticized the nonprofit for its last-minute legal challenge, noting it didn't provide Paxton's office sufficient time to respond. Las Americas, a key legal aid provider for migrants, had sought a temporary restraining order to prevent the release of documents concerning the Biden administration's temporary parole policy for migrants from specific countries. The judge's refusal to grant the restraining order marks a potential setback for Las Americas, which argued that Paxton's demand infringed on its First Amendment rights and involved confidential client information. Paxton's office has not commented on the ruling.
Mexican President Declares El Chamizal a Restoration Zone to Enhance Environmental Health
Redacción La Verdad Juárez.- Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has declared El Chamizal Park in Ciudad Juárez a zone of ecological restoration. This initiative announced through a presidential decree on September 27, aims to regenerate 327 hectares of this urban green space by the end of his term on September 30. The Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) will oversee the restoration efforts, including reforestation, soil use changes, and wetland delineation. These actions are intended to restore the ecological balance and enhance environmental services for the citizens of Juárez. This move comes after local advocacy by various groups who have long opposed the degradation of the park, pushing for a reversal of land concessions made by previous municipal administrations. The decree mandates landowners within the designated area to comply with the restoration activities, aligning with national efforts towards zero impunity and public safety.
Baja California Governor Seeks Federal Intervention to End Charges on Foreigners at San Ysidro
Maria Gomez, La Crónica.- Baja California Governor Marina Avila is actively seeking solutions to eliminate the fee charged to foreigners entering Mexico through the San Ysidro Port of Entry. This initiative, she believes, contradicts the welcoming immigration policies of President Andres Manuel López Obrador. During a recent meeting with Jose Alejandro Palau Hernandez, the new delegate of the National Immigration Institute, Governor Avila emphasized the daily dynamic of the border, where residents frequently cross between Mexico and the U.S., making the process of repeatedly requesting passports impractical and detrimental to tourism. The governor's efforts aim to enhance the border experience and support the local economy by ensuring smoother, more welcoming entries for international visitors.
Cocaine-Laden Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Oceanside Highway
Angela Torres Lozano, Zeta.- A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on Highway 76 in Oceanside, California, at 1:45 a.m. Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration revealed. The two occupants, pilot Gabriel Wright, 21, and his flight instructor, Troy Smith, 36, were unharmed. However, the situation took a turn when Oceanside police discovered approximately one kilo of cocaine hidden in a backpack that Wright tried to throw into a ditch. Taurino Valdovinos, deputy police chief, expressed surprise at the unusual method of smuggling due to the emergency landing. Those involved are in custody and under investigation by the North County Narcotics Task Force and the FAA.
Key Capture in Reynosa: Tamaulipas Attorney General's Office Arrests Criminal Leader and Four Accomplices
Elefante Blanco.- In an operation carried out in the Prolongación Longoria neighborhood, Reynosa, the Tamaulipas Attorney General's Office (FGJT), with support from the National Defense Secretariat (Sedena) and the Specialized Unit for Combating Kidnapping, captured Juan Miguel "L", a priority target and alleged generator of violence in the region. The arrest carried out without shots, also included four accomplices linked to acts of violence and kidnappings. During the operation, packages of marijuana were seized. The detainees are now at the authorities' disposal to determine their legal status, marking a significant blow against crime in Reynosa and RÃo Bravo.