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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 13, 2026Hillsborough

U.S. and Mexican authorities conduct joint border security exercise in El Paso

U.S. and Mexican security forces performed a coordinated border response exercise in El Paso to test communication and mobilization capabilities. During the event, officials announced that individuals collaborating with cartels may now be classified as supporters of terrorist organizations.

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Why It Matters

The exercise signals a shift in how U.S. authorities may categorize and prosecute individuals assisting criminal organizations operating near the border.

Key Facts

  • U.S. and Mexican forces conducted a joint border security exercise involving helicopter deployments and ground maneuvers.
  • The exercise was designed to test communication, mobilization, and response times to potential border threats.
  • Chief Jesse Muñoz stated that individuals collaborating with cartels may now be treated as supporters of terrorist organizations.
  • U.S. Attorney Justin Simmons reported that migrants arrested in his district have histories of serious crimes, including murder and sexual assault.
  • The operation involved special operations agents from the U.S. Border Patrol and military elements from Mexico.

Who's Mentioned

personJesse Muñoz“Chief of the El Paso Sector Border Patrol”locationEl Paso“Site of the border security exercise”personRoberto Domínguez“Deputy Chief of the El Paso Sector Border Patrol”personJustin Simmons“U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas”