The United States government announced that the construction of at least 79 miles of the new border wall is already underway, as part of its efforts to strengthen national security and curb the flow of illegal immigration.
In a video posted on the account RapidResponse47 on X, Karoline Leavitt, press secretary for the Donald Trump administration, announced the news while other actions are being taken to further support the fight against drug trafficking.
In parallel, according to the U.S. Marines page, personnel from the Marine Corps have been deployed in San Ysidro, California, where they are working alongside the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on the installation of barbed wire along the existing wall to strengthen containment measures.
Furthermore, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation in border security and the fight against criminal organizations, emphasizing the need to tackle the issue from a binational perspective.
Since his return to the presidency in January 2025, Trump has reiterated his commitment to building the wall, one of the most prominent promises of his first term.
The project is not without challenges, as additional costs, political tensions, and the ethical considerations of Trump's policies remain points of contention.
In February 2021, the former American president Joe Biden ended the national emergency declared by Trump during his first term, which was used to justify the construction of the wall on the southern border with Mexico.
At that moment, the document sent to Congress was merely a formality, as one of Biden's first decisions upon arriving at the White House was to halt the construction of the border wall.
Frequently asked questions about the construction of the U.S. border wall
How many miles of the new border wall are being built in the United States?
At least 79 miles of the new border wall are currently being constructed in the United States, as announced by the Donald Trump administration. This measure aims to bolster national security and curb illegal immigration.
What additional actions is the Trump administration taking to secure the border?
In addition to the construction of the wall, the Marine Corps has been deployed to install barbed wire along the existing wall in San Ysidro, California. An additional 1,500 troops have also been mobilized to strengthen surveillance and control at the border with Mexico.
What is Mexico's stance on the border security measures of the U.S.?
The Mexican chancellor, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, along with the U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation in border security and the fight against criminal organizations. Both countries are looking to tackle the issue from a binational perspective.
What challenges does the construction of the border wall face under the Trump administration?
The wall construction project faces challenges such as increased costs and political tensions. Trump's policies have been the subject of ethical controversy and criticism, particularly following the end of the national emergency declared by the Biden administration, which had previously halted the wall's construction.
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