Arizona Gov. Hobbs signs executive order to combat Mexican cartels, drug trafficking at state's border
Gov. Katie Hobbs launches task force to combat cartels in Arizona border counties
Southern border state governor takes on cartels and security with signing of executive order
Operation Desert Guardian to target cartels along Arizona-Mexico border
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs launched a new border security plan aimed at cracking down on criminal cartels along Arizona’s 370-mile border with Mexico
Mexican consulate reiterates mass deportations aren’t happening in Arizona
The nationwide ICE raids have people on edge, but Jorge Mendoza Yescas, the head of Mexico’s consulate in Phoenix said people should not be fearful.
5 ways the Trump tariffs on Mexico and Canada would hit Arizona wallets
Gasoline prices are up 29 cents a gallon in Arizona since President Trump took office; prices for produce and other consumer products could spike if he enacts more tariffs on Canada and Mexico, experts say.
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Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to the US border
The other side of the border has been beefed up too. The US Department of Defence has ordered 1,500 additional active-duty troops there to tackle the national emergency declared by Mr Trump. Airborne surveillance has been ramped up to monitor Mexican gangs.
Border Patrol installs concertina wire along Arizona border despite low illegal crossings
The Border Patrol reinforced the border wall with wire in urban areas near ports of entry in Nogales and San Luis.
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Bill protects police who shoot down drones near Arizona-Mexico border
Arizona lawmakers seek to immunize police officers who shoot down drones they suspect are being used to help smuggle drugs along the US-Mexico border.
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CBP officers find 26 bags of meth in hidden compartment of truck at Arizona-Mexico border
CBP officers working at the Naco Port of Entry in Arizona discovered a pickup truck had 159 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a compartment.
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Borderlands Mexico: Organized crime groups fuel rise of US cargo thefts
Organized crime groups fuel rise of US cargo thefts; Imperial Auto opens $21M factory in Mexico; EGO Group launches electronic components plant in central Mexico; and Billor opens logistics hub in Houston.
Arizona Baseball wins home opener against New Mexico
Jason Barr speaks with starting pitcher Kenan Elarton, who pitched three scoreless, three-hit innings while striking out a trio of Lobo batters in his collegiate debut Tuesday.