Gloria Chávez, head of the Valley of the Rio Grande (RGV) sector on the southern border of the United States, has reported that in the last two days, Border Patrol agents have repatriated more than 735 irregular immigrants by land.
These individuals, coming from countries such as Cuba, Honduras, Venezuela, Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and El Salvador, had illegally entered U.S. territory, according to a source reported on X, which did not break down the number of deported migrants by nationality.
The Valley Sector of the Rio Grande spans 277 miles of border along the Rio Grande and 316 miles along the Gulf of Mexico, making it one of the most active areas in terms of border security.
"These ongoing border security operations reflect the unwavering dedication, determination, and commitment of Border Patrol agents to protect our great nation, making our borders and communities safer," emphasized Chávez.
The migrants, mostly men, crossed the Paso del Norte bridge connecting El Paso, Texas, with Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, escorted by Mexican immigration and security authorities.
At the same time, in an unprecedented move, the United States government, led by President Donald Trump, has ordered the deployment of regular Army and Marine Corps troops to the border with Mexico.
This decision aims to reinforce security measures in the region and halt the flow of migrants attempting to cross into U.S. territory.
The operation, described as historic, involves the deployment of over 1,500 military personnel, including 500 Marines and Navy staff, who will join the 2,200 National Guard members and 4,500 reservists already stationed in the area.
According to the White House, these additional forces are tasked with "protecting and defending the territorial integrity of the United States."
The deployment takes place in border states such as California, Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas, where temporary camps and monitoring points have been established.
In images released by the White House, troops are seen arriving by helicopters and military aircraft, walking armed toward their assigned positions. These operations also include the use of helicopters for aerial reconnaissance and personnel transport.
The executive order signed by Trump establishes an increase in personnel at the border to assist the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency, one of the largest bodies in the United States, whose primary mission is to prevent the entry of terrorists, weapons, and irregular migrants.
According to the Department of Defense, the deployment not only involves the presence of ground soldiers but also the use of military aircraft, such as C-47 planes, for the deportation of migrants.
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