Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A 33-year-old American was arrested Thursday after he was allegedly caught smuggling over 4,000 rounds of ammunition into Juarez through the Bridge of the Americas 4,030 rounds of ammunition were found in the rear seat of a 2017 Mercedes-Benz CT300 that was exiting El Paso and driving into Ciudad Juarez CBP said they popped the car tires and tased the 33-year-old driver (identity was not released) as he was reportedly ignoring officers' orders to stop the car and then tried to reach for an "unknown item" when officers approached RECOMMENDED: CBP dog helps uncover 57 meth bundles in vehicle at Paso Del Norte port of entry Along with the ammo, CBP officers reported that they also found 1,203 dollars and 906 Mexican pesos-- which, according to federal currency exchange rates saying 4,000 rounds were 7.62 x 39 ammunition and 30 rounds of .50 caliber ammunition the unnamed 33-year-old driver was turned over to Homeland Security Investigations to face smuggling charges RECOMMENDED: El Paso County Sheriff's Office investigates deadly off-roading incident at Red Sands Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox alias "El Tin," was killed in a shooting while stopped at a traffic light Saturday afternoon During the state police weekly news conference on Monday morning Chihuahua state police Chief of Staff Luis Aguirre confirmed Bustos had been identified as the man killed in the street ambush "It's important to remain attentive and we’ll keep working and taking action to prevent any type of spike in violence," Aguirre said adding that operations with state and municipal police the Mexican army and National Guard continue Borderland: 'Rage, frustration': El Paso man accused of killing wife in Juárez 'femicide' after affair state police located the shooters' abandoned vehicle and crime-scene investigators have found evidence that could lead to the killers Bustos was driving a gray Kia Forte when he received at least 23 gunshot wounds in a shooting that also killed his 18-year-old daughter and wounded his 12-year-old son, the Norte Digital news website reported was formed in the Texas prison system nearly 40 years ago The gang operates with a military-style hierarchy on both sides of the Juárez-El Paso Borderland Daniel Borunda may be reached at dborunda@elpasotimes.com and @BorundaDaniel on X I returned and found a completely changed city my husband Paul and I were visiting El Paso and we wanted to cross over the border to spend a day in Ciudad Juárez The line of cars at the Bridge of the Americas was long enough for our driver to play entire albums by Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande Though we visited the city’s historic center and bought local handicrafts it was an entirely different experience that has stayed with me we encountered an unofficial and improvised tent city of about 800 migrants waiting to meet with immigration officers and apply for legal entry or asylum in the United States crowded tents and sleeping on thin mats on the ground They cooked over open fires outside and had some black plastic solar shower bags His sneakers were so old that the top was almost completely detached from the soles Many of the refugees came from areas plagued by violence Some had been attacked and threatened both at home and along the way We asked what they needed and went to several refuges to ask where we could buy supplies to give to the families They’re afraid to lose their place near the border when immigration comes to take only about two or three families for an interview And only about 3% are granted asylum.” The odds were slim and dim as they anxiously awaited a new life in the USA we found ourselves again near the border and wanted to return to Juarez for a day trip We entered the Bridge of the Americas in our GPS The plan was simple–we’d park on the United States side to avoid the traffic I only realized we’d accidentally crossed the border when we zoomed past a road sign that said “Mexico.” It was that simple who was going to take us back to the historic center we passed Parque el Chamizal near the bridge It was a sunny winter day and a few people walked dogs or kicked around soccer balls “Where are all the migrants who are creating an emergency situation at the border?” I asked Robb and because I’m pathologically friendly and will speak to anyone in any language I can attempt I kept asking everyone we met what happened to those immigrants Different folks had different theories: some had gone back to their countries of origin others had tried to cross through the desert All the theories led to one simple answer–since there was no longer any hope of crossing over to the United States Charities and government organizations are still housing migrants it looked largely the same today: statues of saints were covered with hand-written prayers milagros (charms that are usually used for healings or for votive offerings) and the ID wristbands of those who had been deported from the U.S said the refugees are mostly from South and Central America—Venezuela Casa is privately funded and helped with donations and supplies by people from Juárez I assumed that many hundreds of refugees were crowded into Casa He had no information about where the massive number of previous immigrants had gone or how many migrants or deportees from the U.S the free mobile phone app CBP One provided migrant access to services from U.S like the ability to schedule an appointment all existing appointments were summarily canceled and CBP One was deactivated The border was suddenly closed to all immigration The vibe at Casa was decidedly different from five years ago–then it was filled with anticipation Now everyone we spoke with talked about living in a state of suspended animation staring vacantly ahead as her daughters scrolled on a pink cell phone and she introduced us to her two young boys who were playing and running around the yard She told us that gangs in Ecuador were kidnapping children and forcing them to join She fled to Hidalgo in east-central Mexico where she heard about Casa del Migrante in Juárez Many residents shared their stories with us A Venezuelan family with five kids explained why they left their country “There are no schools there for our children so they left and became migrants themselves but they were canceled.” I looked at the children and offered to teach them to count from one to five in English They repeated the numbers over and over—one One very bright girl asked me how to say six a local woman arrived and we spoke briefly our driver said that according to legend the burrito was invented in Juarez She drove us through congested local streets towards her favorite local fast-food joint—Burritos Crisostomo We ate at outdoor tables and savored the best chicken mole burrito I have ever eaten The flavors just kept unfolding on the palate Robb took us indoors to a branch of the same restaurant The meal was the only thing we encountered in Juarez that felt like it hadn’t changed in the last five years the wonderfully traditional mole is cooked slowly to seal in the complex and satisfying spices we chose house-made paletas (frozen fruit or ice cream pops) and Paul’s nut and caramel choice was the hands-down winner and soon evening would be blanketing the city Robb said he feared we might spend several hours waiting in our car to cross the border The United States border guard who checked our passports was very chatty–maybe because there were so few people crossing I told the guard I always hated to leave Mexico because I loved the people and the food I asked him what his favorite place to eat was in Juarez “We have everything we need right here in America.” "El Greñas" amassed considerable wealth through illicit activities and even kept exotic animals such as tigers and crocodiles His opulent residence in the Hidalgo neighborhood of Ciudad Juárez was a testament to his affluence and influence. He also initiated the construction of a lavish hotel "Palacio del César," in Ciudad Juárez although the property was later expropriated by the state and repurposed as a women's hospital in 1990 He was first arrested in 1986 for the kidnapping and assault of a news photographer He was released in 1988 and re-arrested in January 1989 leading to a 15-year sentence in the federal prison of Puente Grande he was involved in a legal dispute with a sex worker That same year, he also alleged that he was the victim of an assassination attempt at his home in an interview with El Diario with attendance limited to family and close associates Taiwanese businessmen operating in Ciudad Juarez held a meeting with local authorities during a visit to the Wistron Mexico plant The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen ties and discuss the continuity of investments in the region Mayor Cruz Perez Cuellar participated in the event after receiving an invitation from the representative of the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office in Mexico who was also present in the city this week the municipal president highlighted the relevance of maintaining foreign investment in the area Perez Cuellar reiterated the interest of the local government to strengthen the relationship with Taiwanese businessmen and stressed the importance of the manufacturing sector in the generation of jobs The meeting took place after the representative of the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office in Mexico paid a courtesy visit to the Mayor of Ciudad Juarez as part of an agenda aimed at strengthening trade relations and technological collaboration between both regions Lee highlighted the presence of Taiwanese investment in the city it is estimated that around 40,000 direct jobs are generated and close to 80,000 indirect jobs “I have been in Mexico for two months and I have not visited many cities but I considered it important to come to Juarez and meet with the mayor who also recently participated in an event in Taiwan” in reference to Perez Cuellar's participation in the Smart City Summit & Expo 2025 fair the mayor gave a presentation on the advances in technology and public safety in Ciudad Juarez as well as cooperation projects in education smart commercial corridors and partnerships with the private sector The invitation was extended by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office considered the largest on the continent in terms of smart cities brought together companies and government representatives from different regions to exchange experiences in areas such as artificial intelligence the mayor also planned to visit corporate headquarters of companies with operations in Juarez He was accompanied by municipal government officials and representatives of the business sector Both Lee and Perez Cuellar agreed on the importance of maintaining a constructive relationship that benefits both the city and Taiwanese investors interested in expanding their operations in the region We’re in the business of providing relevant information through print and electronic media organizing events to bring industrial value chain actors together and services to create new business relationships Our goal is to improve our clients’ competitiveness Lelo with his wife and niece in the May Day march next to the sign that says “With No Fear.” Photo: David Bacon In 2022 I went to Washington State for May Day Community2Community and Familias Unidas por la Justicia celebrate the workers holiday in the tradition followed by the rest of the world when May Day was the forbidden Communist holiday it's a time to appreciate how the world has changed Brightly-painted hand-made signs and banners call out—“Another World is Possible!" —a May Day sentiment if there ever was one Some demonstrations can be formal exercises Theirs are filled with farmworkers and children chatting in Mixteco or Triqui with students and earnest young men in religious collars and of course with activists from a dozen unions Farmworkers clean a tulip field belonging to Washington Bulb The workers are members of Familias Unidas por la Justicia Thousands of tourists come to see the flowers Fields of solid red and yellow blooms stretch for miles Shiny BMWs and Acuras crawl bumper-to-bumper down tiny country roads Juana Sanchez is a worker in the crew cleaning a tulip field Today one of those worker-organizers rots in a cell in Tacoma's infamous Northwest Detention Center as his mother named him) was a teenager when Triqui and Mixtec indigenous workers rose up in the Sakuma fields and labor camps Sakuma strikers put Lelo to work while he was still a boy Because he'd gone to school in Washington he could translate easily back and forth from classroom English to the Spanish of the streets and the indigenous language of his family Lelo speaks to a May Day march of migrant farmworkers and their supporters It took four years to win a contract for berry pickers at Sakuma Farms Indigenous Mexican migrants learned to use short walkouts to push up piece rates and protect each others' jobs asking students to picket and boycott Driscoll berries the giant company that bought the fruit they picked Familias Unidas por la Justicia became the voice for farmworkers across northwest Washington I saw a small group of workers hoeing weeds among the giant leaves of overgrown cabbages It didn't take long before I asked them if they'd ever worked at Sakuma The leader of the little crew proudly announced she and her workmates all belonged to Familias Unidas That morning they were not laboring at a union job Two farmworkers pick bulbs out of the dirt on the tulip machine Then I caught up with a larger crew cleaning the remaining flowers in a tulip field I'd just walked into the rows with my camera when someone called out my name marking him as a member of the union committee Benito stayed in my Bay Area house on one of those boycott journeys a few years before He plays in a band and plays for FUJ and community fiestas and his mirror sunglasses gave him away as a musician or a rocker as he worked down the row of flowers Benito Lopez cutting the tops of tulip flowers When the field was nothing but bare tulip stalks and the petals from the last discarded blooms were trampled into the mud between the rows the foreperson came to Benito to ask if the crew wanted to move to another field But the crew held an impromptu committee meeting in the dirt road and decided they wanted to get a couple more hours in before quitting There's no written contract with Washington Bulb in the tulips but it was clear that the supervisor knew he had to get their agreement That is the power that Lelo and Benito and the rest of the workers built Juana Sanchez and other members of Familias Unidas hold a meeting to decide if they will continue working in another field motionless in the middle of what had been a tulip field the day before I parked and walked down the dusty road from the highway and the others were women in regular work clothes Give $10 a month or more and get our "Fight the Boss, Build the Union" T-shirt. The family of Benito Lopez at the Tierra y Libertad cooperative farm who come from Mexico to do this work every year on temporary work visas They clearly needed the work to support families back home But I wondered if the regular tulip workers in the picking crews were ever trained to work on the huge rig Those jobs probably pay better than cutting tulips and daffodils The workers in Familias Unidas por la Justicia have tried to find a way to fight for the interests of both groups—H-2A workers and local residents During their organizing saga at Sakuma Farms they had to defeat an effort to replace hundreds of strikers with H-2A workers Their success in doing that ensured they could keep their jobs win the strike Yet every year their marches carry banners honoring Honesto Silva an H-2A worker who died from the conditions in a Washington field When his co-workers stopped work after he died Familias Unidas helped organize their protest before the company cancelled their visas and fired them the machine coughed to life and again began its ponderous travel down the now-bare field As it clanked along it dug up the tulip bulbs and spat a stream of them into a gondola alongside Behind it a small group of women gathered up any bulbs the machine missed looking at the images from those two years I see the kind of hard labor Lelo gave the company as a worker in those flower fields Then I thought of the work he gave the union when he decided that the most important thing was to change the lives of the people who work in them They are using his immigration status to remove him and throw him in a hole By extension they threaten anyone else who dreams of doing what Lelo did I can see the family Lelo has just started is out there on the May Day march As they cross the river into Mount Vernon during the tulip harvest May Day marchers carry a banner remembering Honesto Silva Another sign says “Without Workers There Are No Tulips.” These photographs are just a few of the many I’ve taken since that first strike at Sakuma Farms in 2013 To me they show the hard reality of these workers’ lives and their determination over years to change it Getting Lelo out of detention will bring justice for him And it will move that struggle a little further down the road David Bacon is a labor journalist and photographer author of Illegal People: How Globalization Creates Migration and Criminalizes Immigrants and other books Donate to Alfredo "Lelo" Juarez's legal fund here A march protesting federal regulations making it more difficult to protect the rights of H-2A and resident farmworkers the H2-A guestworker program on the anniversary of the death of Honesto Silva The march stopped in front of the Ferndale Detention Center On the May Day march workers remind the growers that with no workers there will be no tulip harvest Foreman Jose Partida and other workers eat lunch in a tulip field belonging to Washington Bulb Victoriana Galvan and Heidi Garcia collect bulbs missed by the big machine Labor Notes has been the voice of union activists who want to put the movement back in the labor movement Get Email Updates » Subscribe now » Mailing Address: 55 Washington St, Suite 522, Brooklyn, NY 11201; (718) 284-4144.Labor Education and Research Project © 2005-2023 This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on food security in Latin America the iconic Mexican President Benito Juárez sums up his time living in exile in New Orleans in two terse sentences primarily outlining the length of his stay (18 months) Accounts from contemporaries give us a few details: a job rolling cigars a lacuna in Juárez’s otherwise well-documented life Juárez’s rise from orphan child from a Zapotec family in Oaxaca to progressive reformer politician is the stuff of Mexican national myth It’s akin to the log-splitting origins of his contemporary Abraham Lincoln—but Juárez has the added distinction of being Mexico’s first and Herrera’s Juárez is far from a bootstrapping hero—instead in shock at his abrupt departure from the country he had been working to liberate from conservative usurpers co-revolutionaries and policemen—an observer of the cruelties of life in an antebellum slave-trading city only elliptically recounted conversations and silent musings Time passes in fits and starts of dissociation the narrator of the book sums up Juárez’s entire Louisiana sojourn as he passes through customs: “His reception on disembarking from the packet boat had been a foretaste of all that was to come: waiting and waiting and not knowing words and not being seen and learning the secret names of things.” imprisoned and deported by longtime political rival Antonio López de Santa Anna to a country where he does not speak the language relying on the financial support of his wife watching the politics of his nation slide into conservatism The swamp in the title refers not only to the physical geography of New Orleans complete with bear fights and brothels and absinthe and arson There’s a fever dream where Juárez’s friend and anticlerical reformer Melchor Ocampo kills a pair of French vampires not with stakes to the heart but with workers’ nails complete with typographic flourishes and anachronistic slang long a signature of their collaborations (and beautifully explicated in Dillman’s own essays on translating Herrera) this is a novel of Benito Juárez’s political formation The book is studded with racial violence—violence by police a Black coffee shop owner who helps enslaved people find their way to freedom Their conversations make up the emotional and moral center of the book and Thisbee shares his outrage at injustice using her home and coffee shop to help people escape enslavement to a country that has successfully deposed the tyrant that exiled him his watching and waiting has transformed into a sense of purpose to help shepherd Mexico into a more just future Oliva is an essayist and embroiderer based in Chicago Oliva is an essayist and embroiderer based in Chicago. Her writing has been included in Best American Travel Writing 2020 and her book, Rivermouth: A Chronicle of Language, Faith and Migration Americas Quarterly (AQ) is the premier publication on politics We are an independent publication of the Americas Society/Council of the Americas PUBLISHED BY AMERICAS SOCIETY/ COUNCIL OF THE AMERICAS MEXICO (KFOX14/CBS4) — A former Fort Bliss soldier was sentenced to almost 30 years in Mexico for killing his girlfriend and dumping her body in Juarez back in 2023 Chihuahua's State Attorney General's office announced former Fort Bliss soldier Saul Luna Villa was sentenced to 27 years and 4 months in prison for shooting and killing his girlfriend Villa was ordered to pay 1,949,000 pesos in damages Villa will serve his sentence at the CERESO No.3 prison in Juarez RELATED: Mexican judge grants more time for case against Fort Bliss soldier in girlfriend's murder Villa shot Valenzuela at a home in the Anahuac neighborhood in Ciudad Juarez Villa then dumped her at an intersection where Mexican law enforcement later discovered her body law enforcement and extradited to Juarez in a binational operation RELATED: Fort Bliss soldier extradited to Mexico, accused of killing 19-year-old Juarez woman A former Fort Bliss soldier was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing his girlfriend in Juárez the Chihuahua Attorney General's Office said on Wednesday and her body was found dumped in the Anáhuac neighborhood south of downtown Juárez on April 7 Luna Villa is believed to be the first U.S Army soldier to be extradited to Mexico on a femicide case Femicide is a term for gender-related killings of women and girls including deadly cases of domestic violence the disappearances and murders of women and girls have been a concern in Juárez The case was investigated by Chihuahua state police and the state attorney general's specialized prosecution unit for gender-related crimes against women with assistance from the U.S Valenzuela's mother chronicled her heartbreaking journey seeking "Justicia para Aylin Valenzuela" in a series of grief-filled TikTok videos my life," Valenzuela's mother stated in Spanish in a TikTok video posted Tuesday showing photos of a teleconference court hearing and a memorial altar for her daughter "Baja, que aquí te estoy esperando," sings a clip in the TikTok video from the sentimental norteño song "La Moneda," (The Coin) Former Fort Bliss soldier convicted of femicide in JuárezLuna Villa was a mortarman with the 1st Armored Division at Fort Bliss in El Paso Army after being arrested in September 2023 by the U.S Previously: 'I can't live with this pain': Fort Bliss soldier accused of killing Juárez woman A roommate of Valenzuela told investigators in Mexico that the couple had a volatile relationship and Luna Villa was "very jealous and possessive," stated a criminal complaint filed in U.S Valenzuela had sent to her mother a cell phone selfie showing her smiling while seated inside a vehicle next a man according to her mother's TikTok chronicles Chihuahua state investigators obtained home security camera video showing a man lowering a "bundle" out of the passenger seat of a truck Department of Homeland Security records showed Luna Villa crossing the border back to El Paso at the Bridge of the Americas in a black GMC pickup truck about 70 minutes after the body was dumped arrested Luna Villa as part of the binational investigation he was taken into custody by the Chihuahua State Investigations Agency at the border in the middle of the Stanton Bridge after he waived his extradition to Mexico Juárez remains ranked among the most-violent cities in the world The good news is that the Mexican border city is no longer among the top 10 deadliest Juárez was ranked No 13 — an improvement of three spots from No 10 a year ago — and was one of 20 Mexican cities on the list of the 50 most-dangerous cities in the world in 2024 on an annual ranking by a Mexican public safety think tank and civic groups Organized crime: Reputed Barrio Azteca gang capo Eduardo 'Tablas' Ravelo faces federal charges in El Paso The list of the "most-violent cities in the world" was released on Feb the think tank Citizens Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice and Misión Rescate Mexico a coalition of civic groups promoting peace The ranking listed Juárez with 1,112 homicides in 2024 and a population of more than 1.5 million for a murder rate of 71 per 100,000 residents Fifteen years ago, Juárez was considered among the world's most dangerous cities during the cartel war years There were more than 4,200 killings in a region of about 3 million people "Port-au-Prince is a clear example of what happens to a city and a country when criminal groups are allowed to dispute and take away the state's monopoly on violence more than 80% of the Haitian city is under the control of gangs the formal government no longer governs," the rankings group stated The rankings group noted a decrease in violence in Central America which no longer has any cities among the 50 most violent San Pedro Sula and Distrito Central in Honduras were the last cities ranked for 2023 Mexico makes up 20 of 50 deadliest citiesMexican cities made up seven of the 10 deadliest spots 2 in the world) listed as the most violent city in Mexico There were 20 cities in Mexico in the global 50-city list The Mexican organizations behind the annual rankings blasted former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's policy of "abrazos not bullets) focused on social factors for crime prevention instead of law enforcement Borderland: Vietnamese, Brazilians among among 49 migrants rescued from Juárez kidnappers The group stated that the reductions in violence in Central American nations was not done with "excuses," such as blaming poverty high drug consumption in other countries or criminals obtaining weapons from the United States Those governments "did something very fundamental: applied the law they ceased the protection of public power to criminal groups which included guaranteeing them impunity to their bosses," the group stated There were five U.S. cities in the most-violent cities rankings, with Memphis (No It should be noted that all of the ranked U.S. cities had less than 300 homicides each. Overall, violent crime in the U.S. has been on the decrease since 2020 The ranking is made up of murder rates per 100,000 population in cities with populations of 300,000 or larger The listings do not include cities in war zones in the Middle East and the Russian-Ukraine war The annual list omits Venezuela because of a lack of accurate homicide statistics in that country Mexico (KFOX14/CBS4) — Mexican law enforcement continues to search for more smuggling tunnels as part of a binational operation agents from the National Guard and the Mexican Army have been deployed in Juarez as part of agreements between the governments of Mexico and the U.S RECOMMENDED: Congressman Gonzales voices concerns over border crisis after tunnel discovery in El Paso Federal agents from the United States are also involved in the search for cross-border tunnels which facilitate the illegal crossing of people into the U.S KINT reported that due to the discovery of a smuggling tunnel on Jan 10. the Department of Intelligence of the Public Security Secretary of the State of Chihuahua started working with U.S agencies such as the DEA and the FBI to secure the border RELATED:Smuggling tunnel discovered in Lower Valley during joint U.S.-Mexico operation "It is not the first occasion that we collaborated with them," said a spokesperson "We have been doing it for a long time and authorities from the three levels of Mexican government and the United States sit on these tables along with other agencies like the DEA and the FBI." KINT reported that the operations come two days after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that 10,000 soldiers were deployed to Juarez a move that was part of an agreement to pause the 25 percent tariffs on Mexican products exported to the U.S RELATED:Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to northern border in new agreement with US Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox. Wind gusts of 30+ mph along with afternoon and evening blowing dust, could reduce visibility. Weather Maps RadarAffidavit: Man confesses to killing wife dumping her body in Juarez due to affair by Erika Esquivel Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — New information was revealed after a man was arrested and accused of killing his wife for reportedly cheating on him and then dumping her body in Juarez Officers arrested 47-year-old Jorge Mares Raygoza on March 28 identified as 45-year-old Coral Liamas Sifuentes The arrest affidavit stated Raygoza sexually assaulted and then strangled Sifuentes to death FBI officials were notified by Mexican authorities that Raygoza had come forward and advised the unidentified person found in Juarez was his wife after seeing a news release New Mexico working at a warehouse Monday through Friday Sifuentes lived in El Paso with their three children Raygoza would come to El Paso on the weekend to visit his family Investigators stated in the arrest affidavit that Sifuentes was having an affair with another man for two years Raygoza found out about the affair on March 28 The document stated that Sifuentes and the other man rented a hotel together Raygoza called his wife through a video call but she did not answer Raygoza then sent his wife a text with a photo of her vehicle in the parking lot of the hotel while she was with the other man The document stated that cameras showed Raygoza crossing into Juarez through the Ysleta Port of Entry on March 21 driving his wife's vehicle Cameras showed Raygoza returning to the US that day in the same vehicle but the vehicle looked dirty like it had been driven in the terrain Sifuente's body was found on the roadway near Mirador Camino Real about 23 miles from the port of entry Investigators obtained screenshots of Raygoza's search history and found he searched Juarez news articles Raygoza told authorities he returned to El Paso on March 21 but initially didn't tell them he knew his wife was cheating on him He later told authorities he knew about the affair Raygoza told investigators he tracked his wife's location and learned she was at the hotel with another man Raygoza asked a friend to go to the hotel and take a picture of his wife's vehicle Raygoza said he called his wife by video call several times and she did not pick up Raygoza told investigators he returned to El Paso on March 21 because he had a job interview he had secured to be closer to his family When Raygoza returned to El Paso he had sexual intercourse with his wife Raygoza and Sifuentes began discussing the affair Raygoza said his wife did not want to speak about the affair and that's when " he lost it" and strangled the victim with both hands causing her death Raygoza told investigators he strangled her due to his frustration and anger He then took her body from their home into her vehicle and left her body in the vehicle Raygoza grabbed his wife's vehicle and drove to Juarez to dump her body Raygoza is being detained at the El Paso County Detention Facility under a $1,250,000 bond this is the 6th murder in El Paso for 2025 The FC Juarez Bravos are going somewhere they've rarely been: the Liga MX's Clausura 2025 final stage The 9-year-old franchise, in its sixth year in Mexico's top division, will play in the Liga MX's playoffs for the second time depending on how the final day of the regular season plays out The Bravos close their Clausura (spring) regular season Saturday night at their home Estadio Benito Juarez against Queretaro which could impact their seeding in the play-in The play-in winners advance to the main Liguilla playoff draw FC Juarez heads into its final game in ninth place in the 18-team league FC Juarez will finish either eighth or ninth which is a substantial difference in their playoff draw What is the format for the Liga MX Liguilla?Ten teams make the playoffs with six going straight to the quarterfinals The play-in works just like the NBA's version What that means for FC JuarezJuarez is one point behind Monterey for the No a team ahead of it in the standings that will have much to play for 7 team trying to earn a spot in the quarterfinals If it loses that it would host a play-in game against the winner of the 9-10 game realistically Juarez will need to beat Queretaro and have Monterey tie or lose at Leon Has FC Juarez ever made the playoffs before?FC Juarez has never been in a Liguilla draw it did qualify for the play-in under a different format as a No The Bravos lost to Toluca 3-0 in that game Liga MX Clausura playoff standingsThe following teams are still alive for the 10-team playoff Team points goal differential games remaining 3 Club América (Q) 31 +19 1 game remaining Guadalajara/Monterery winner at Juarez/Necaxa loser The tournament is scheduled to conclude May 25 Games will be televised nationally on Televisa and Univision Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X Following the kidnapping, and eventual rescue of two El Paso teens in Juárez last Friday concerned travelers are wondering if Mexico is a safe destination The most recent violence involved two El Paso teenagers kidnapped outside a Juárez restaurant where they were rescued along with three migrants from China Guatemala and Mexico being held for ransom the Chihuahua Attorney General's Office and an FBI spokesperson said citizens had been held for about three days after being abducted in front of at least one witness about 9 p.m the Chihuahua Attorney General's Office said in a news release The location and name of the restaurant were not disclosed "Violent crime – such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery – is widespread and common in Mexico," said the U.S. Department of State website in a travel warning government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S government employees to certain areas is prohibited or restricted." While Juárez is not included in the advisory it noted that many states in Mexico have local emergency services that are limited outside the state capital or major cities citizens are advised to adhere to restrictions on U.S Department of State also has a "Do Not Travel" warning on the following locations: Safety tips for travelers to MexicoThe abduction of U.S citizens for ransom in Juárez is fairly rare even as migrants hoping to make it to the United States have become a lucrative target for kidnappers associated with human smuggling rings Mexican law enforcement officials have said Chihuahua Attorney General Cesar Jauregui Moreno said at a news conference in Juárez on Friday Kristian Jaime is the Top Story Reporter for the El Paso Times and is reachable at Kjaime@elpasotimes.com Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Anthony Angelo Juarez III was born on July 12 Anthony was prone to dreaming big and always wanted to be a cowboy he began singing on stage with his father Tony Juarez Anthony picked up the guitar and quickly mastered the instrument He loved sports and was truly the biggest Chiefs and Royals fan He played soccer and baseball growing up and graduated from Louisburg High School in 2010 He met and quickly fell in love with Devin Juarez (Weers) There was nothing Anthony wouldn't do for Devin and he loved his family more than words can adequately express in operating Agape's Grace by providing care to adults with special needs His role with the company was not one that can be defined He was there for all the individuals in the company's care and for the staff One of his greatest joys was coaching his children’s sports teams He volunteered as a head coach for every LRC soccer team baseball team and football team his boys were on sometimes coaching 6 teams at a time during overlapping seasons Anthony attended fire meetings and volunteered with the Drexel Fire Department He took such pride in his role at the department Anthony spent 9 years serving the Drexel community Anthony was always the one running into the “fire” to save and protect others He also started his own music career and was the lead singer and founder of 68 Overpass From growing up playing guitar with his Grandpa Bill to recording albums and performing benefit concerts Anthony’s heart and soul really shined through his music His love of music was second only to the love he had for his family Anthony is survived by his wife Devin Juarez his brother Isaac Juarez (Leslie Melendez) his grandmother Lupe Juarez and many aunts He is preceded in death by his grandparents Bill and Lela Waggerman Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Dengel & Son Mortuary - Louisburg Chapel Overflow parking will be available at Louisburg High School Private burial will be held at the Louisburg Cemetery memorial contributions can be made payable to Agape's Grace or to Devin Juarez - proceeds will be used to set up a college fund for their children Memorial Contributions can be mailed to Dengel & Son Mortuary To share your memories of Anthony or to send a special condolence message to his family Dengel & Son Mortuary - Louisburg Chapel Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors the United States has sought Mexico’s review under the USMCA’s Rapid Response Labor Mechanism Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article Benito Juárez was born of Mesoamerican Indian parents, both of whom died when he was three years old. When he was 12, he left the uncle who was caring for him and joined his sister in the city of Oaxaca Juárez was born of Mesoamerican Indian parents, both of whom died when he was three years old. When he was 12, he left the uncle who was caring for him and joined his sister in the city of Oaxaca a post that brought him into national prominence He also believed that political stability could be achieved only through the adoption of a constitutional form of government based on a federal system able to concentrate his energy and interest and he proved himself the master of his government but with reinforcements they were able to occupy Mexico City in June 1863 and Maximilian soon arrived to take control of the government Soon afterward Mexican forces captured Maximilian and executed him Juárez then made the greatest mistake of his political career. In August 1867, shortly after his return to Mexico City, he issued a call for national elections and for a referendum on whether Congress should make five amendments to the constitution Public opinion did not object to the president’s running for reelection but the constitutional changes aroused immediate and violent reaction in many quarters His proposed changes came under fire because amendments enacted by Congress alone were unconstitutional and the changes would strengthen the executive power but the controversy had created such a crisis of confidence that the administration did not even bother to count the votes on the amendments His domestic reforms set the stage for Mexico’s remarkable modernization in the last quarter of the 19th century and freed Mexico from the most-flagrant remnants of neocolonialism His leadership against the French earned Juárez his place as a national hero MEXICO (KFOX14/CBS4) — An American teen was killed by a police officer in Ciudad Juarez last weekend was fatally shot by a state police officer in Ciudad Juarez The incident occurred while Rodriguez was driving with his older brother and a friend to buy tortillas for a family breakfast Reports indicate that the officer considered the modified vehicle and the ski mask worn by Rodriguez's older brother as suspicious The family explained that the ski mask was medically necessary due to reconstructive surgeries the brother underwent after a life-threatening accident which left him with facial nails causing discomfort in the cold Under the circumstances still under investigation Authorities and some media outlets have mentioned Rodriguez's minor criminal record in the United States as a possible justification for the officer's actions Rodriguez noted that despite his young age he held several jobs and was known for his willingness to help others While Mexican authorities continue their investigation the officer involved is facing legal proceedings RECOMMENDED: Six months later, Las Cruces police still chase clues in deadly shooting from July RECOMMENDED: El Paso Marine stands guard over former President Carter's body Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox “We believe he was targeted,” says the political director of the farmworker union that Alfredo Juarez helped to create farmworker organizer Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez was forcibly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who stopped his car while he was driving his wife to work in Skagit County People to whom Juarez has spoken say he requested to see a warrant and when he attempted to get his ID after being asked the ICE agents smashed his car window and detained him To learn more about Juarez’s situation, Truthout spoke with Edgar Franks, the political director of Familias Unidas, about the farmworker organizer and his detention, the outpouring of support for him, and more. Franks, who also spoke to Truthout last November about the challenges facing farmworkers after Trump’s reelection has worked closely with Juarez — who goes by “Lelo” — for over a decade what’s important for readers to know about Lelo Edgar Franks: The most important thing is how much he cares about farmworker issues and how much he has advocated for farmworkers especially the Indigenous Mixteco farmworker community that he’s from One reason he organizes is because there are so few organizers in the state that speak to the issues of Indigenous Mexicans from his community He’s very committed to his community and all the issues that affect farmworkers and immigrants He was one of the main people who helped start our union it was hard to communicate with some of the workers who still used their native language and didn’t speak Spanish well Alfredo was key to bridging that communication gap because he spoke English we were able to really get information from the workers about what they wanted and help them organize He’s also been lobbying on issues like housing and rent stabilization He’s a member of our union who’s been around since the beginning Everything that the union has done has Alfredo’s fingerprints all over it ICE is harassing and intimidating people and not even showing warrants We believe his detention is politically motivated because of his organizing in the farmworker and immigrant community The way that ICE detained him was meant to intimidate They hardly gave him any chance to defend himself or explain it was less than a minute from the time he was pulled over to him being in handcuffs I think the intent was to strike fear and intimidate Alfredo but also to send a message to others who are speaking out against ICE and for immigrant rights that this is what happens when you try to fight back we’ve seen people getting pulled over and asked for their documents It’s free rein for ICE to do whatever they want When you have federal agents with no real oversight it empowers them to be violent and coercive over everybody The tone being set by the Trump administration gives ICE agents and Border Patrol the feeling that they’re unstoppable Can you talk about the outpouring of support for Lelo It’s been great to see the huge support for Alfredo It speaks to how much of an impact he’s had in the state and all over the nation It’s been really nice to see the solidarity from people that probably never even met him or knew anything about the farmworker struggle There was a rally on March 27 organized by the Washington State Labor Council which represents all the unions in Washington They showed up at the detention center calling for Alfredo and another union member it’s most important to see our labor family stepping up During the presidential campaign we saw how workers and unions were being used by Trump but now all of our labor folks are seeing what’s really happening here which is that Trump is using immigrants to attack workers and unions It’s been great to see labor really stepping up on the side of immigrant workers What affects everybody else affects immigrants we all want food and housing and good schools Immigrants have nothing to do with the rising costs of housing The difficulties that are really affecting people’s lives are not caused by immigrants They’re caused by the system and by billionaires like Elon Musk The frustrations that people feel are real but their anger is being pointed at immigrants and that’s not where the anger needs to go He’s also been very moved by all the actions that are happening But when some of his supporters went to go see him last week That gives us strength and confidence to move forward we’ll keep fighting for him on the outside We can fight as much as we want on the outside but we really need fighters in the legal system to help Alfredo We’ll be there for whatever the legal team needs to uplift his fight including creating pressure in the streets Lelo’s detention is coming amid a larger crackdown in the U.S Lelo is concerned about others who are being detained. Lewelyn Dixon is a University of Washington lab technician and a SEIU 925 member She has a green card and has been living in the U.S we thought Project 2025 and its plan for mass deportations was meant to get rid of all the immigrant workers who are organizing and fighting back for better conditions and to bring in a workforce that’s under the complete control of their employer There’s the case of immigrant rights activists Jeannette Vizguerra in Denver. There’s the case of Mahmoud Khalil at Columbia University and other students being detained who speak out about Palestine talks a lot about repressive governments in Venezuela or Cuba but we have political prisoners right now in the U.S Do you think Lelo’s detention is part of a larger plan to attack farmworker organizing we thought Project 2025 and its plan for mass deportations was meant to send a chill among farmworker organizations that had been gaining momentum and to bring in a captive workforce through the H-2A program We think that might be the ultimate plan: to get rid of all the immigrant workers who are organizing and fighting back for better conditions and to bring in a workforce that’s under the complete control of their employer with basically no rights It’ll make it even harder to organize with farmworkers if more H-2A workers come All the gains that have been made in the last couple of years for farmworkers are at risk there are similar struggles that are happening there’s organizing for immigrant rights and workers that needs just as much support as he does We should go into our local communities and support those organizing campaigns We should see Alfredo’s case as an example of how effective he is and how much that threatens the establishment he wouldn’t want people to stop organizing because he’s detained He would want people to organize even more You’ve worked closely with Lelo for over a decade What are some memories that come to mind that tell us more about who he is A lot of farmworkers didn’t know how to speak English and he was given the responsibility to represent farmworkers at speaking engagements with hundreds of people he spoke eloquently for over an hour about the life of being a young farmworker and why farmworkers needed a union but he had already captured the idea of why unions were important at such a young age I remember all this because I would have to drive him around since he was too young to drive He was doing all this when he was 14 years old I couldn’t speak for two minutes without getting nervous but here was this 14-year-old who could talk for an hour He was also asked to go to the 2022 Labor Notes Conference to present on the work of the union and I just remember how excited he was that Bernie Sanders was going to be there He got the opportunity to give Bernie a letter about our campaign to oppose the Farm Workforce Modernization Act He was so excited about meeting Bernie Sanders He’s still like a little kid (laughter) He likes Baby Yoda and likes to watch animated cartoons so almost half of his life has been toward organizing It’s amazing just how much he’s been able to accomplish even as just a young man we are witnessing a terrifying array of anti-democratic tactics to silence political opposition increase surveillance and expand authoritarian reach Truthout is appealing for your support as Trump and his sycophants crack down on political speech Nonprofits like Truthout could be caught in 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Juárez Financial terms of the transfer were not disclosed a Sounders FC Academy product and 2022 MLS NEXT All-Star moves to the Mexican club after following two seasons with Seattle’s MLS NEXT Pro side including an 11-goal campaign in 2024 (including postseason) The move marks the first permanent player transfer directly from Defiance to a foreign club “We would like to thank Chris Aquino for all of his contributions to the Sounders FC organization,” said Sounders FC Director of Development Wade Webber Chris’ talent and personality are a testament to both himself as a person and our developmental system here in place in Seattle We are excited for this next chapter in his career and are excited for him to have an opportunity to make an impact for FC Juárez.” made 38 appearances (20 starts) for Tacoma after signing a MLSNP contract prior to the 2023 season following five years with Sounders FC Academy Washington native led Defiance with 10 regular-season goals in 2024 including braces against Whitecaps FC II (July 15) Minnesota United II (August 4) and LAFC2 (August 31) He started both of Tacoma’s postseason contests last season scoring the club’s lone goal in a 4-1 loss to eventual MLS NEXT Pro Cup Champion North Texas SC in the Western Conference Semifinals who joined Sounders FC Academy in 2018 via the Sounders Discovery Program at age 12 appeared in 45 matches (29 starts) at the academy level from 2021-2023 Aquino was part of the U-17 squad that won the 2022 Generation Adidas Cup scoring in a 2-0 win over Tigres UANL in the championship match He was one of two Sounders FC Academy players to earn a spot in the inaugural MLS NEXT All-Star Game in 2022 Men’s Youth National Team in the 2023 Concacaf U-17 Championships making five appearances (three starts) and scoring a brace against the Dominican Republic (February 18 “I would like to thank Chris Aquino for his time with Tacoma Defiance,” said Tacoma Defiance Head Coach Hervé Diese “Coaching him last season was an absolute pleasure and his on-field performance showed that he has a promising future and is ready for this next step FC Juárez is getting an immensely talented player and I can’t wait to see what he does with this opportunity.” Tacoma finished the 2024 regular season fourth in the Western Conference with 46 points (13-10-5) and finished tied for first in MLSNP with 59 goals scored TRANSACTION: Tacoma Defiance transfers midfielder Chris Aquino to FC Juárez on February 11 Supporters gather at a rally demanding Alfredo's release “Alfredo has been one of the leaders in the farmworker movement around the nation and has been outspoken in defending workers and immigrants,” said Edgar Franks “We feel that his detention by ICE is a move to silence organizing for immigrant and farmworker rights This is going to affect workers everywhere Local unions and immigrant justice activists sprang into action “Our union members grabbed bullhorns and traveled directly to the facility to protest this injustice,” said Faye Guenther “We will continue to show up to worker-led actions as long as it takes.” Here are three things you can do in solidarity with Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez: The Washington State Labor Council is sponsoring an emergency rally at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma where Juarez and SEIU Local 925 member Lewelyn Dixon are behind held For more information contact Dulce at (509) 833-3096 Find updates on actions here Washington State Governor’s office: 360-902-4111 Representative Rick Larson: (425) 252-3188 Senator Patty Murray: (253) 572-3636 Senator Maria Cantwell: (253) 572-2281 A new tool is now live that will help folks make the calls automatically. 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Weather Maps RadarNational Guard incident in Ciudad Juárez leaves three officers dead MEXICO (KFOX14/CBS4) — An incident involving the Mexican National Guard unfolded in Ciudad Juárez on Tuesday resulting in the deaths of three officers and injuries to others According to an official bulletin from the National Guard when officers observed a van allegedly carrying armed individuals in an urban area of the city a shooter accidentally discharged his weapon The sudden loss of control led the vehicle to crash into a pole causing the deaths of two additional officers Three other officers sustained injuries and were transported to various hospitals for treatment RECOMMENDED: Community Conversations: New DEA special agent in charge shares vision for El Paso Mexican boxing superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will fight for the first time in the Middle East when he faces William Scull for the undisputed super middleweight championship on May 3 in Riyadh the Canelo fight broadcast will air starting at 9 p.m The Canelo vs. Scull fight will be streamed on DAZN PPV. Where to watch Canelo fight: ‘Juárez en la Juárez’ Cinco de Mayo festivalA live broadcast of the Canelo fight will be part of the “Juárez en la Juárez” festival for Cinco de Mayo on Juárez Avenue in downtown Juárez near the Paso Del Norte Bridge. The "Juárez en la Juárez" street festival features music, food and cultural events starting at 4 p.m. on Juárez Avenue from Ignacio Mejia street to Azucenas street, Juárez city officials said. The "Juárez en la Juárez" series of festivals, which are intended to welcome back U.S. tourists and Juárez residents to the famous avenue, began with a spring break event on March 22. You may wonder how someone who grew up near the ocean in Los Angeles and once intended to spend his days as a merchant marine ended up in landlocked middle America. A proposal to increase penalties for certain traffic violations and crimes was given first-round approval May 1 after lawmakers amended it to include several other bills heard by the Judiciary Committee. Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 1 to a bill that would change disclaimer requirements for political advertisements. Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 1 to a bill that would update provisions of law related to pharmacy benefit managers. Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 1 to a proposal intended to correct an unintended consequence of a recent change in the way community colleges are funded. Senators advanced the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs annual election cleanup bill from the first round of debate May 1. Lawmakers gave general file approval May 1 to a bill that would change meeting requirements and duties for the state’s African American Commission. A bill that would eliminate the state’s lifetime ban on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility for individuals with certain drug-related convictions was advanced from select file April 30 after being amended to include a substance abuse treatment requirement. A bill that would limit scheduled increases to the state’s minimum wage and establish a separate, lower wage for young Nebraskans was given second-round approval April 30 following a successful cloture motion. A proposal to combine two state agencies tasked with managing Nebraska’s water resources received final approval from lawmakers May 1. A measure intended to encourage certain defense contractors to relocate to Nebraska advanced to final reading April 30 after lawmakers amended it to ensure that it rewards the creation of new jobs. Lawmakers gave final approval April 30 to a bill that rolls back various recently enacted tax incentives. Senators gave first-round approval April 29 to a package of revenue-related bills, including a proposal under which Nebraska educational savings plan trust accounts could be used to pay for private K-12 education. Senators gave first-round approval April 29 to a Transportation and Telecommunications Committee omnibus bill that would update state law regulating telecommunications companies and common carriers. A proposal to cut county inheritance tax rates while also distributing replacement revenue to counties advanced from general file April 29. MenuPaso del Norte Community FoundationA Home for Dreaming in Ciudad JuárezLocationEl Paso United StatesGrantmaking areaArts and CultureAuthorAnthony BalasDateOctober 16 the event “Ludoteca Cervantina”—in collaboration with Colectivo De.siertos Andantes Luis Miguel Pérez from Disguised Education and the Tendedero de Historias Reading Room with Araceli Hidalgo—gathered residents to play board games and occupy Plaza Cervantina Photo courtesy of Edificio de los SueñosIn an act of defiance against capitalist forces and culture workers are reclaiming their right to the city at the Edificio de los Sueños which is being renovated with Mellon support who co-directs work at the Edificio de los Sueños speaks of a time when the border city of Ciudad Juárez The city’s Plaza Cervantina—a downtown pedestrian passage lined with commercial establishments made of adobe and brick—was bustling that people can't help but look back and “remember this time with nostalgia.” That was Juárez more than 40 years ago—before a cocktail of globalization and migration left the city transformed Between the 1980s and the turn of the century, the population of Juárez nearly doubled, a phenomenon that can be attributed to the introduction of economic and legal incentives for maquiladoras (that is American and other foreign-owned assembly plants designed to manufacture exports which proliferated after the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement in 1994) Such extraordinary growth easily outpaced the city’s ability to deliver sufficient public services and other residents around Juárez have been rallying around a radically simple idea Even in a place “constructed for and by capitalist interests,” as Rosas Heimpel describes it the community still has a right to its city reclaiming that right starts with reclaiming space “It is precisely in the act of collective sowing that we find acts of hope and transformation.” after years of walking along Plaza Cervantina along with a group of friends and local culture workers keyed in on a structure built in 1940 that was once home to a neighborhood convenience store called Lili’s Grocery The building had been abandoned for 20 years and was in a state of disrepair with holes in the roof a flock of resident pigeons lining the walls the group saw an opportunity for a dignified space “where people can belong with their different dreams the group has purchased the space and is now rehabilitating it into a cultural center that they call the Edificio de los Sueños which is supported through a grant from Mellon is focused on making the space safe and optimized for community use—including a basement community bicycle workshop and additional semi-public levels to support exhibitions The Edificio’s renovations are expected to take place through spring 2025 but the changes on the street are already palpable and always driven by a readiness to leverage the power of the arts Programming at Edificio de los Sueños is new enough to feel a bit sprawling and is only beginning to address the social and economic challenges Juárez residents face But the point isn’t to pretend that adversity will disappear overnight which may or may not germinate and bear fruit in the future But it is precisely in the act of collective sowing that we find acts of hope and transformation.” was awarded $300,000 in November 2023 through Mellon’s Arts and Culture and Humanities in Place grantmaking areas By subscribing, you agree to Mellon Foundation's Privacy Policy Mexico (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Borderland community seems to be split as Mexican soldiers have set up checkpoints at international crossings in Ciudad Juarez the Mexican National Guard and the Mexican Army members started inspecting vehicles as they made their way to El Paso The efforts started over the weekend drawing mixed reactions from drivers Some people feel it makes the community safer while others think these efforts are misguided One driver said that he thinks it's a good idea because as a Mexican he wants security and he appreciates the job of these soldiers and is satisfied with their work as he sometimes drives to other states in Norther Mexico and stumbles upon these army checkpoints Another driver echoed that sentiment saying that he feels it makes the city safer and thinks it's better to see this kind of binational cooperation to take care of the community another driver said she doesn't really see the point adding that she doesn't think that drug traffickers move drugs through these ports of entries and rather think people driving through these bridges have their papers in order KINT reported that these new checkpoints are part of the efforts to stave off tariffs and the pact that President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum made to stop the smuggling of people and drugs into the U.S JUÁREZ, Mexico — Above the crowd that filled the streets adjacent to the Benito Juárez monument plaza in downtown Juárez a single voice raised the haunting cry: "Vivas se las llevaron!" the voices of thousands of women and girls responded: "Vivas las queremos!" They were taken alive; we want them back alive centered the memory of disappeared and murdered women and girls – and continued impunity for most perpetrators More: In violent Ciudad Juárez, women wonder if Claudia Sheinbaum can keep them safe The theme of this year’s march on Saturday organized by various women’s collectives in Juárez Alive and Free.” From the Benito Juárez monument participants marched through the 16 de Septiembre tunnel to the foot of the Paso del Norte International Bridge Violence: 'I can't live with this pain': Fort Bliss soldier accused of killing Juárez woman the color internationally adopted as representing solidarity with women and women’s issues marchers filled the entire half-mile stretch of Avenida Juárez from the bridge to the tunnel who became an activist after the disappearance of his 14-year-old daughter marched at the front of the column and scattered pink glitter in her memory relatives of murdered and disappeared women spoke to the crowd and demanded justice from authorities have frequently denounced the authorities’ apparent lack of interest in finding their daughters or identifying those responsible for their disappearance A look back: 'I want to scream so loudly': Heartache marks International Women's Day 2024 in Juárez International Women’s Day has been observed by various countries and groups since the early 1900s and was recognized by the United Nations in 1975 the focus of the day lies in celebrating women’s achievements women use the occasion to draw attention to violence and abuse against women as a beautiful person who loved to cook for family and friends She is survived by her loving Sons Arturo Juarez (Irma Garibay-Juarez) and Armando Juarez (Letty Juarez) Michelle and Michael Martinez and Great Grandchildren Her celebration of life will be from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM with a Vigil/Scripture Service from 9:30 to 10:30 AM Entombment will follow at 11:00 AM at Evergreen East Cemetery The family extends a special thank you to Lupita Fierro Honorary Pallbearers Elise Nevarez and Danity Martinez Editor’s note: The Chronicle conducted its interview with Luis Alonso Juárez in Spanish and has confirmed the accuracy of translated quotes throughout the article The sound of rising music punctuates a quiet morning on West Campus as a C1 bus makes its way towards the stop on Abele Quad students thank the driver and stream out while the music keeps pumping Known by students as the “party bus,” Luis Alonso Juárez’s particular C1 bus has a long legacy of livening up the journey between campuses blasting music from Bad Bunny to Skrillex from its speakers for students to enjoy as a welcome reprieve from the midday slog. becoming a familiar face on campus through his mood-boosting bus rides his life in the United States began 30 years ago when he immigrated from a “very different” Honduras he was met with some familiar faces from his home country who encouraged him to start working in bridge carpentry he secured a job in housekeeping at Duke University Hospital it’s not the same,” Juárez said of his decision to leave his construction job As Juárez got to know some of the Duke bus drivers Seeking a job he found more fulfilling than his housekeeping work Juárez went to the Department of Motor Vehicles to apply for his commercial driver’s license emphasizing that his lack of English proficiency was a significant barrier to obtaining his license Juárez enrolled in English classes at Durham Technical Community College for a year hoping to improve his skills and transition to a more “comfortable” job Obtaining his commercial license and passing the road test ultimately cost him around $300 he views getting his license as “a good investment” and “a good experience.” Becoming a bus driver offered Juárez a new outlet for creativity He has made it his mission to create a fun environment for students putting music on because “students enjoy themselves and they like the music.” With long shifts being a regular part of the job the music also helps Juárez keep his energy up on the road Juárez is known for playing a wide variety of tunes on his Campus Drive commute He said his favorite genres are “all of them,” calling out bachata and merengue in particular but emphasizing his affinity for “a little bit of everything.” His diverse tastes stem from his upbringing in Honduras where he said he developed a fondness for American-style music Juárez has found that playing a range of music on the bus connects him to his passengers and he alternates between playing genres he thinks they’ll enjoy and songs that may be more unfamiliar during his daily rides between East and West Campus “They like it because it’s music that’s different from theirs,” he said “… They like to listen to something different.” After Juárez finishes his shift, he drops his bus off and walks to the Classroom Building on East Campus, where he is pursuing his GED certificate through evening classes with the Duke Gente Aprendiendo Para Nuevas Oportunidades program He noted feeling supported by Duke in his journey to obtain his high school equivalency diploma “It’s an opportunity that Duke has for people who want to learn,” he said The program also gives him the opportunity to volunteer to teach English twice a week in the evenings to other English as a Second Language students Juárez shared that he hopes to earn a bachelor’s degree and become a nurse or an engineer he enjoys going to the gym to relax after long shifts Juárez is grateful for his life in the United States. I never had [a house]; I didn’t have a car or even a bicycle.” Juárez said He believes that his past six years driving Duke buses has been a “good investment.” Alejandro Nina Duran contributed reporting Kate Haver is a Trinity sophomore and a university news editor of The Chronicle's 120th volume Share and discuss “Meet Luis Alonso Juárez: The C1 ‘party bus’ DJ” on social media known by the community as “Lelo,” was arrested in Sedro-Woolley while driving his partner to her workplace Lelo is a volunteer organizer with Community to Community, or C2C, a local food justice organization and has been serving with the network since he was 12 years old. He’s now 25 and serves as a union member farmworker for Familias Unidas por la Justicia When ICE agents pulled him over, Lelo exercised his rights by asking for an arrest warrant The agents then broke his car window and took him into custody He was escorted to the ICE detention center in Ferndale at 5200 Industrial Place protesters from C2C gathered at the four entrances of Pacific Park Plaza in Ferndale standing on the sides of busy roadways parallel to Interstate 5 North roughly 300 yards from where Lelo was being held “People need to know that this is a politically motivated assault on Lelo’s rights,” said Tara Villalba “Lelo has immigrant rights… Immigrants do have rights And what people need to know is that they are going after Lelo because of (his) political bravery and courage organizing farm workers.” Under the U.S. Department of Justice § 1324(b) authorizes immigration officers to seize conveyances used to transport illegal aliens.” Salish Current was unable to confirm Lelo’s immigration status While agents may not have needed a warrant for his arrest, ICE policy “requires a finding of probable cause to believe the subject is a removable alien before a detainer may be issued.” This is typically after a court has convicted them of a crime and when they pose a public safety or national security threat the participatory democracy program coordinator at C2C there is no evidence to suggest that Lelo has been involved in any criminal activity addressing the arrest of Lelo and other unidentified community members the Trump administration and ICE have claimed they are going after ‘the worst of the worst’ — but there is no indication that Alfredo Juarez Zeferino and the other people detained today represent the worst of the worst,” the release read “Immigrating to the United States is legal cars whizzed by and honked their horns in support a black pickup truck with its windows down drove along Smith Road a woman who works closely with Lelo on the Immigrant Advisory Board was protesting his arrest at the Smith Road entrance “He’s part of all the organizing that happens in the farmworker community,” Villalba said Lelo’s supporters’ main fear was that he would be sent to the ICE Northwest Processing Center in Tacoma “Our goal is to have him be released on bail and be able to actually go through due process instead of just being taken — disappeared — and us not knowing what happens to him afterward,” Villalba said protesters stood on the road’s grassy edge muddy shoulder to move between the plaza’s entrances When Faviola Lopez and her coworkers at the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 3000 heard the news of Lelo’s detainment “We are seeing an attack on union leaders who are in the immigrant community We won’t stand for workers being attacked,” Lopez said “We should all stand together to make sure people’s rights are not infringed on and we all have our right to dignity in our workplace and in housing without being scared for our own safety.” a community attorney attempted to reach Lelo inside the detention center at approximately 3:15 p.m and so they wouldn’t let the person in to try to figure out what was going on,” Darrow said At other ICE centers, visiting hours are determined based on “detainee classification.” so he’s not a dangerous detainee — but there was no way for his family to visit him in Whatcom County.” Craig, a Western Washington University student, learned about Lelo’s detainment through the Western Academic Workers Union “Workers stand with workers,” he said he believes that detainment is part of a broader issue of coordinated attacks on the farmworkers’ union “It’s important for workers to stand with workers “Corporations and the government serve the employing class This is an attack on organized union labor.” when C2C leadership announced that Lelo had been transported to the detention center in Tacoma The group’s reactions ranged from raw to confused with many turning to each other for comfort Community groups such as UFCW Local 3000 have released statements demanding Lelo be released “He needs to go back to his family and his community,” Villalba said including C2C and Familias Unidas por la Justicia are urging community members to stand with Lelo by calling the state Attorney General’s office they should ask for Lelo to be released and for them to keep their hands off of Washington state,” Villalba said The Whatcom chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice organized a group call to the Washington Attorney General’s Office and the Washington State Governor’s Office Wednesday evening Lelo’s arrest feels like a deliberate blow to free speech “This is absolutely targeted,” Darrow said “I think that they did this because they want people to be afraid to stand up to tyranny I think that our city and our county have failed immigrants here and the rest of us are losing people who are part of our family and part of our lives I want people to question why someone like Lelo will be taken from our community.” This article originally appeared in the Salish Current online local news organization serving Whatcom and Skagit counties in Washington State by reporting local news with independence and strict journalistic integrity and by providing fact-based information and a forum for civil commentary is a Western Washington University journalism and public relations student dedicated to ethical storytelling and innovative communication She serves as the president of the WWU Public Relations Student Society of America and interns part-time at Maxwell is studying news/editorial journalism at Western Washington University They served as the Fall 2024 opinions editor for The Front More than 250,000 turn out nationwide on May Day SMART union has message for Trump: Bring Brother Kilmar Home! 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MEXICO (KFOX14/CBS4) — An alleged Sinaloa Carter leader and a priority target for the FBI was arrested Thursday in Ciudad Juarez According to the Chihuahua Attorney General aka "El Chato," "El Don" and "El Viejon," was captured by members of the Prosecutor Office's Strategic Operations and the Mexican National Guard in the San Lorenzo Colonia where Fray Junipero Serra Street and Valle de Juarez Avenue Authorities said that they found two bundles of cocaine and a fake ID with the name "Victor Cruz." as a priority for the FBI as they say he is one of the top leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel and known right-hand man for Gabino S "El Ingeniero," who was killed by federal law enforcement on September 2015 RECOMMENDED: Mexican national charged with attempting to bribe Border Patrol agent in Doña Ana County How to watch the Liga MX match between FC Juarez and Queretaro FC currently 14th in the standings with a 5-2-9 record and 17 points; they're mathematically out of contention for a play-in spot Their latest outing was a heartbreaker—a 2-1 loss to Atlas on Wednesday Adonis Preciado pulled Querétaro level in the 83rd minute only for Atlas to steal all three points with a late strike in the dying minutes GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport The Liga MX match between FC Juarez and Queretaro will be played at Estadio Benito Juarez in Ciudad Juarez It will kick off at 6 pm PT / 9 pm ET on Saturday Juarez will head into the new season without goalkeeper Sebastian Jurado (meniscus) who all remain on the sidelines with lengthy injuries José Rodriguez and Madson are two of Juarez's reliable attackers and they will look to make a significant impact in this game Javier Canale is dealing with a toe injury and his availability remains uncertain as the medical staff continues to assess his condition putting his involvement in question as he undergoes further evaluation Oscar Mendoza is experiencing general physical discomfort it's enough to cast doubt over his potential participation grandmother and great-grandmother; and will be greatly missed Antonia is preceded in death by her parents; Ignacio Pena and Octavia Reyes She is survived by her loving husband; Hilario Juarez Jr.; her dearest children; Steven Juarez Natalie Juarez-Saenz & Adriana Juarez; her siblings; Ramon Pena Evangelina Pena & Rosa Garnica; and her 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren She is also survived by many extended family and friends to cherish and honor her memory A Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday 2025 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas with a Rosary at 7:00 pm A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 am on Saturday A Graveside Service will follow at 10:30 am at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home- Americas Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum inaugurated a new general hospital in Juárez announced plans for new child care centers and signed decrees returning tribal lands in the Sierra Tarahumara in a visit to Chihuahua state this weekend More: In violent Ciudad Juárez, women wonder if Claudia Sheinbaum can keep them safe President Sheinbaum took part in the red-ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday of the new 260-bed Regional General Hospital No Sheinbaum, who in October took office as Mexico's first woman president said that her administration would work with state and local leaders for the development of Juárez "Here (in Juárez) there is a historical debt with the women but of the entire country," Sheinbaum said according to a partial transcript in a news statement we no longer want it to be the symbol of feminicide we want it to be the center of the rights of all women in the country." Feminicides refer to the hundreds of disappearances and murders of women in Juárez since the 1990s Sheinbaum also announced plans in Juárez for 12 new Centros de Educación y Cuidado Infantil — Child Education and Care Centers known by the acronym CECI — to help women of the working poor including maquiladora and agricultural workers with child care as well as being part of a network of centers across Mexico informing women of their rights Borderland: President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum's future U.S.-Mexico relationship 'runs through Texas' "Juárez was an example of the terrible neoliberal period that our country lived through," Sheinbaum said "For decades and particularly with the first (North American) Free Trade Agreement we were made to believe that the only thing Mexico could offer was cheap labor," she said "That is how the maquiladora industry grew inflation also increased and for 36 years they said that the competitive advantage was cheap labor fortunately everything changed with the arrival of (former President Andres Manuel) López Obrador." the director general of Mexico's Social Security Institute and the cabinet secretaries of the nation's wellbeing and women's issues departments Perez Cuellar is a member of the Morena political party Sheinbaum was joined by Campos when the president signed two decrees returning traditional communal native lands to Rarámuri communities in Chihuahua's Sierra Tarahumara One decree transfers 1,485 hectares to the indigenous community of Guasachique and the second decree is for 693 hectares for the indigenous community in the forests of San Elías Repechique “In this stage of the second step of the Fourth Transformation we continue the fight for social justice and a commitment to national unity; for a future in which all Mexicans have the same opportunities to prosper," Sheinbaum said according to comments from the president's office MEXICO (KFOX14/CBS4) — The president of Mexico visited Juarez over the weekend to inaugurate a new hospital and announce future initiatives Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum participated in the red-ribbon cutting ceremony for a new 260-bed regional general hospital on Saturday Sheinbaum also revealed plans for new childcare centers in the area marking a significant step in her administration's commitment to indigenous rights Sheinbaum said her administration is dedicated to collaborating with state and local leaders to foster the development of Juarez RECOMMENDED: Mexico's president wants deal to avoid influx of non-Mexican deportees from US