Border Security
Mexican cartels turn to maritime smuggling as land border tightens under Trump
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Mexican cartels, whose migrant-smuggling profits surged under President Joe Biden, are increasingly turning to Pacific Ocean routes as President Donald Trump’s administration tightens enforcement at the southern border. For the past six months, the administration says it has stopped releasing illegal border crossers into the U.S., contributing to a sharp drop in migrant encounters and prompting smugglers to adapt with more sea-based operations along the California coast, according to a Daily Wire report.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune visited the border wall in McAllen, Texas, on Friday with fellow Republicans to underscore recent security improvements under the Trump administration. The trip highlighted the southern border's role as a key issue for upcoming 2026 Senate races in competitive states. Accompanying Thune were candidates Michael Whatley of North Carolina and Mike Rogers of Michigan, both frontrunners in toss-up contests.
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Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has called on South Africans to assist government efforts in preventing illegal immigration, highlighting the role locals play in facilitating undocumented entries. She emphasized the public health risks involved, such as lack of screening for diseases like yellow fever.
The US Department of Homeland Security is soliciting plans from companies to convert standard 4x4 trucks into mobile AI surveillance platforms. These vehicles would integrate radar, cameras, and autonomous tracking to enhance border monitoring in remote areas. The initiative aims to extend surveillance beyond fixed sites, according to federal contracting records.