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Texas Seeks $11B Reimbursement For Border Security As Mexico Deploys 10,000 Troops | N18G

After meeting with President Trump, Texas Governor Greg Abbott demanded an $11 billion reimbursement for border security expenditures, highlighting the state’s investment in a border wall, military facilities, and a massive fentanyl seizure of over 600 million doses. Meanwhile, Mexico deployed 10,000 troops along its northern frontier amid tariff threats from Trump. Mexican National Guard and Army units bolstered security near Ciudad Juárez, El Paso, and Tijuana, removing contraband equipment and reinforcing patrols. In exchange for delaying tariffs, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum promised a crackdown on fentanyl smuggling, while the U.S. vowed to combat gun trafficking fueling cartel violence actively.

first published: Feb 6, 2025 04:04 pm