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A few weeks ago, images were released showing several National Guard soldiers installing triple-strand barbed wire along the border between El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Specifically, This new barrier will be located at the height of the so-called gate 42about 15 kilometers east of the aforementioned Texan city, according to The Herald of Juarez.
The Republican governor pushed for the installation of the physical barrier despite the criticism he has receivedas both the Mexican government and various migrant rights groups have emphasized that the wire represents a risk for migrants.
Even various groups of Activists described the placement of the barrier as an inhumane measure because it attacks the most vulnerable, Among them, children, according to an article in Telemundo.
However, Abbott has insisted that he will continue his efforts against illegal crossings allocating more resources to its Operation Lone Star, which, according to official information, has led to the arrest of more than 516,000 illegal migrants since it was announced.
Barbed wire deployment in Texas is criticized
The deployment of barbed wire on the Texas-Mexico border continues to generate debate, The risks for immigrants who now not only need to cross the river but also the metal barrier have been pointed out.
Although it is clear that arriving on U.S. territory without legal permission is a violation, activists and federal authorities are warning that after the installation of the barbed wire, It has become more common for rescue teams to have to show up in areas where injuries and deaths have already been reported. And the risk is not limited to immigrants, as the members of these teams themselves have denounced that the barbed wire makes their work difficult because it obstructs their passage.
In fact, for the above reason, In January 2024, the Supreme Court ordered the wire to be removed arguing that it prevented Border Patrol agents from carrying out their duties. However, it remains in place and has been reinforced or expanded in various areas.
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