Alarming Surge in Violence Against Border Patrol Agents in El Paso
The crisis at the U.S. southern border continues to escalate, and the rise in violence against Border Patrol agents is a clear indication of the challenges national security faces under the current administration. In particular, the El Paso, Texas, sector has witnessed a troubling increase in attacks on its agents, reflecting not only a shift in the dynamics of illegal immigration but also the growing threat posed by criminal organizations and the desperation among immigrants.
So far in the 2024 fiscal year, 66 assaults on Border Patrol agents have been reported in the El Paso sector. This increase marks an alarming trend that cannot be ignored. These attacks, which have included the use of fists, rocks, firearms,
