Texas National Guard Seizes Border Area Near Eagle Pass
The Texas National Guard has taken control of a section of the United States border with Mexico. A television channel and GIS reporting describe the incident as occurring in the border town known as Kartal Geçidi, where migrants crossing the Rio Grande arrive before continuing to other communities. In the reported developments, the guard, deployed by Governor Greg Abbott, has asserted control over Shelby Park as part of the border security operations.
According to authorities, border patrol boats have been restricted from patrolling the Eagle Pass region as part of the security measures being implemented along this stretch of the border.
Earlier, Fox News quoted figures indicating a surge in illegal crossings from Mexico into the United States during the first winter month, described as a historic high exceeding 300,000 people. Analysts and officials cited by various outlets have noted that such a count would mark a record for a single month in many years of data collection.
From October through December 2023, reports indicated that the number of illegal entrants topped 785,000, a figure described by outlets as a record for a three-month period. The broader context involves ongoing debates over border policy, immigration control, and regional security strategies in border communities such as Eagle Pass and neighboring towns.
There have been prior mentions of individuals tied to notable criminal networks in discussions about border security, with some references highlighting connections to well-known figures in the transnational drug trade. These associations are part of broader coverage that intersects law enforcement actions, policy responses, and the humanitarian considerations that accompany large migrant movements.