AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBorder Water & Environment: In Calexico, U.S. and Mexican-area officials held a Río Nuevo roundtable updating decades-old binational “Actas,” including new water sampling and reporting on urban runoff, wastewater, industrial discharges and farm drainage. Drug Interdiction: At the Pharr International Bridge, CBP seized nearly $15 million in meth hidden in shipments declared as fresh celery; at Arizona ports, officers seized about 500 pounds of drugs and three handguns over five days. Food Safety: Sonora confirmed its first New World screwworm case in cattle, triggering emergency containment as the U.S. prepares to lift a cattle import ban; separately, HLB citrus greening was found in one Calexico tree, leading to a mandatory quarantine zone. Immigration & Public Safety: A report on Polk County ICE detainer arrests says fewer than 40 of 686 detainees faced violent felony charges, with driving without a valid license the top reason. Trade & Politics: Trump paused 50% Canada tariffs for three days as talks near a deal—Mexico-watchers say the Canada-U.S. framework could shape Mexico’s own tariff negotiations. Sports & Culture: Chivas ticket info for upcoming Liga MX matches highlights the club’s push toward a big season.
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