Abbott Deploys Troopers to Texas-Mexico Border Amid Cartel Kingpin's Killing Sparking Violence
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he is surging state troopers to the border and across the state to enhance public safety operations following a spike in cartel violence after the killing of kingpin.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he is surging state troopers to the border and across the state to enhance public safety operations following a spike in cartel violence after the killing of kingpin Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán in Mexico. The move comes as cartel violence escalates along the US-Mexico border, with several deaths reported in recent days. Abbott's deployment is aimed at bolstering security and preventing potential attacks on law enforcement. The surge will involve additional personnel from the Texas Department of Public Safety and other agencies.