Tag: Matamoros
Shootings erupt between cartel, Mexican authorities in Matamoros
Gun battles between cartel members and Mexican law enforcement erupted Friday evening across Matamoros and prompted an emergency message from the U.S. Consulate urging...
‘Welcome news’: Feds to ease border restrictions Nov. 8
The Biden administration had good news Oct. 12 for “non-essential” Mexican citizens barred from entering the United States over the last 18 months-plus due...
Border residents rejoice as US says it will lift travel ban
By ZEKE MILLER and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press
(AP) — Beleaguered business owners and families separated by COVID-19 restrictions rejoiced Wednesday after the U.S. said...
US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated
By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due...
Authorities: Mexican man tried to cross child porn at Brownsville bridge
A 29-year-old Mexican man has been sentenced to spend over five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to child pornography charges.
Authorities said Luis...
Supreme Court orders ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy reinstated
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says the Biden administration likely violated federal law in trying to end a Trump-era...
Mexican consulate donates scholarship money to TSC
The Mexican Consulate in Brownsville awarded Texas Southmost College with $12,000 that will go to scholarships for low-income Hispanic students who are living in...
Warring drug cartel factions in Tamaulipas announce truce
CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico (AP) — Apparently, even the most bloodthirsty drug gangs can get tired of killing: Three of the warring factions of Mexico's...
Despite Canadian easing, US extends land border restrictions
By WILSON RING Associated Press
The U.S. government on Wednesday extended the closure of the land borders with Canada and Mexico to non-essential travelers until...
‘We are unstoppable’: Border native actor supports fellow Latinas
Actor Jacqueline Guillén — a Brownsville and Matamoros native — is a long-time resident of New York City where she has been able to...