Nogales, Arizona
Coverage of Nogales, Arizona in the Nexus archive.
- US, Mexico Catholic bishops call for humane treatment of migrants
Over 100 Catholic bishops, nuns, priests, and parishioners crossed the US-Mexico border in a procession, urging the US government to treat migrants with dignity and respect. The event, from Nogales, Arizona, to Sonora, Mexico, coincided with commemorations of America’s 250th anniversary. Bishop James Misko of Tucson emphasized unity and the Church's role in promoting dignity.
- US authorities seize 43,000 rounds of ammunition headed for Mexico
U.S. authorities seized 43,000 rounds of ammunition at the Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales, Arizona, using non-intrusive technology to detect contraband. The operation involved U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and its Office of Field Operations (OFO), with 15,000 rounds found in one vehicle and 28,000 rounds of 7.62×39 ammunition in another.
- Border Patrol chief resigns, in latest DHS leadership shakeup
The chief of Border Patrol has resigned, marking the latest change in leadership within the Department of Homeland Security. This development occurred in Nogales, Arizona, on February 4. The resignation is part of a series of leadership shakeups.
- Border agents uncover RPG launcher, cache of rifles hidden in vehicle heading to Mexico
Border agents discovered an RPG launcher and 16 AK rifles hidden in a Lexus at the Nogales, Arizona port of entry. The driver, a woman, faces smuggling charges, and the seizure highlights concerns about U.S.-sourced weapons flowing into Mexico.
- Border agents uncover RPG launcher, cache of rifles hidden in vehicle heading to Mexico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered an RPG launcher, 16 AK rifles, and other weapons hidden in a Lexus at the Nogales border crossing. The seizure highlights concerns about U.S.-sourced weapons flowing into Mexico and the scale of cartel firepower.