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The Sinaloa Cartel originated in Sinaloa but is now one of the biggest drug trafficking cartel in the Western Hemisphere. They have a history of smuggling drugs from marijuana and cocaine to more. The Justice Department has worked to charge and stop further actions from this organization for their detrimental effects on US citizens. In recent years, the Sinaloa Cartel has largely contributed to the US fentanyl crisis.

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The Sinaloa Cartel is perhaps the most powerful cartel in Mexico, though after the arrest of leader alias “El Chapo,” it is fragmenting.

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The Tucson Station is the largest border patrol station in the United States. It's located in Arizona and patrols the border east and west of Sasabe, Arizona. The station patrols 23.5 miles of border on its own. This is a big range or a single station. To put it into perspective, the entirety of the border is about 1,954 miles.

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2430 S. Swan Road
Tucson, AZ 85711
Phone: (520) 514-4700
Fax: (520) 514-4760

History
The Tucson Station was established on July 1, 1924 with two inspectors. Personnel levels were increased to six inspectors on July 1, 1926 when the Sector Headquarters moved from Nogales to Tucson.

Tucson was originally established as a support station until it acquired 27 miles of international boundary in 1954 and 40 additional miles in 1977.

As of December 2014, the Tucson Station is the largest Border Patrol station.
Area of Responsibility
The Tucson Station is a very unique station. It is considered a linewatch station, patrolling the border east and west of Sasabe, Arizona, and responsible for 23.5 miles of border. Because it is located 68 miles north of the international border, it is also considered an interior station with responsibility for the vast majority of Pima County.

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2430 S. Swan RoadTucson, AZ 85711Phone: (520) 514-4700Fax: (520) 514-4760HistoryThe Tucson Station was established on July 1, 1924 with two inspectors. Personnel levels were increased to six inspectors on July 1, 1926 when the Sector Headquarters moved from Nogales to Tucson.Tucson was originally established as a support station until it acquired 27 miles of international boundary in 1954 and 40 additional miles in 1977.As of December 2014, the Tucson Station is the largest Border Patrol station.

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Brown University started a project in 1982 to collect data, information, and resources for Mexican migrants. They have research locations in both Mexico and the U.S. where they focus on developing and testing migration theories related to climate, crime, and violence. Most of the data they collect is through selected household and communities that they interview and survey.

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The Mesoamerican Migration Project (MMP) is a continuation and expansion of the Mexican Migration Project which was created in 1982 by an interdisciplinary team of researchers to further our understanding of the complex process of Mexican migration to the United States. The Mesoamerican Migration Project collects and analyzes data on migration from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras to the United States. The project is a binational research effort co-directed by David Lindstrom, professor of Sociology at Brown University, and Silvia Giorguli Saucedo and Jéssica Nájera Aguirre, professors of Demography at El Colegio de México.

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Some of the largest Immigration enforcement operations are very recent and are under Trump's new presidency. These operations have started to spread through major U.S. cities. Many people are being arrested and deported back to their home countries in large numbers.

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Here are the cities where ICE raids are taking place

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 956 people on Sunday — the largest number of arrests on a single day by the Trump administration to date.

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1300 Spring Street suite 500, Silver Spring, MD 20910

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HIAS staff Laura Bautista and Paula García lead a workshop on mental health and psychological support for emergencies at the "Una Luz en el Camino" shelter in Tapachula, Mexico, 13 September, 2023. (Selia Montes for HIAS)

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HIAS is an organization that supports refugees living in Mexico's border countries. Displaced people are struggling to find shelter, basic necessities, and safety. All services are free and available for anyone in need. HIAS also has a specific focus on mental health and female safety. Their goal is to aid refugees and eventually help them resettle after displacement.

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HIAS Mexico protects and supports refugees in Mexico building new lives and reuniting with family members in safety and freedom.

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ICE is an organization that finds illegal immigrants in order to deport them back to their country. Before they are deported, ICE holds them in ICE detention centers in over 105 locations in the US. ICE has faced a lot of controversy for their inhumane and violent treatment. Many illegal immigrants seek refugee in the U.S. and are scared to be deported.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) mission is to protect America from the cross-border crime and illegal immigration that threaten national security and public safety. This mission is executed through the enforcement of more than 400 federal statutes and focuses on smart immigration enforcement, preventin

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Correlation Between Drug Cartels and Violence Rates

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Correlation Between Drug Cartels and Violence Rates

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Conflicts between non-state armed groups have led to tens of thousands of deaths in Mexico. These rates have been seen to be increasing due to an increase in violence between various cartel groups. The biggest criminal organizations responsible for these deaths include the Jalisco, Juarez, Los Zetas, and Sinaloa cartels.

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Ecuador has become a fighting zone for Mexico’s CJNG and Sinaloa Cartel due to its gang violence and an 800% homicide surge in five years. Local gangs like Los Lobos and Los Choneros aid the cartels in controlling drug routes, extortion, and illegal mining. Their power was prominent in the 2023 assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. In response, President Noboa declared a state of emergency and deployed the military to restore order.

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An inside look at a migrant smuggling operation at the southern border aided by Americans

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One of the many ways immigrants are able to enter the United States is through migrant smuggling. People pay large sums of money, which can range from 10,000 up to 50,000 dollars, to organizations and sometimes even cartel groups to smuggle them over the border. They do this by using trailer trucks, hidden trails, and bribing authorities. Major cities along the border oftentimes have routine operations of migrant smuggling in place, especially with smuggling groups of higher power.

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An inside look at a migrant smuggling operation at the southern border aided by Americans

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CBS News met with one woman just hours after she arrived on U.S. soil illegally. She paid smugglers over $15,000 to escape violence in Central Mexico.

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El Chapo is one of Mexico's most known drug lords. He was head of the Sinaloa cartel, which, as previously mentioned, is the world's most powerful drug-trafficking organization. He entered the drug trade as a teenager and founded the Sinaloa cartel himself in 1989. Other than his drug-trafficking operations, he is also known for his violent actions and escapes from maximum-security prisons. He was a very influential figure while head of this cartel.

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El Chapo - Children, Prison Escapes & Trial

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Joaquín Guzmán Loera, aka “El Chapo,” is a Mexican drug lord who was head of the Sinaloa cartel, the world’s most powerful drug-trafficking organization.