Authorities Seal Clandestine Tunnel Connecting Ciudad Juarez, El Paso

A sophisticated cross-border tunnel linking Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, to El Paso, Texas, was discovered by U.S. Border Patrol agents on January 9 and is now being sealed by authorities. The tunnel measures approximately 300 meters in length, is about six feet tall and four feet wide, and is equipped with lighting, ventilation, and wooden reinforcements. Investigations are underway to determine the tunnel's builders and whether local officials were complicit in its construction. The tunnel has been linked to migrant trafficking and is part of ongoing concerns regarding border security amid heightened scrutiny from U.S. officials. As Donald Trump resumes his presidency, he has promised a crackdown on undocumented migration, adding urgency to the investigation. Both U.S. and Mexican authorities are collaborating to address the issue and prevent future smuggling operations.