Juárez is Mexico’s bustling border city, home to a vast maquiladora economy and a binational link to El Paso. In the news: a judge closes the 2023 detention center fire case involving the former immigration chief; cross-border airspace issues linked to cartel activity; and ongoing missing-person concerns in the region.
The Ciudad Juárez detention center fire has prompted a criminal case against INM officials; judges have ruled that mandated reparations and repairs have been fulfilled, prompting victims and NGOs to appeal. Six immigration agents face homicide charges as investigations continue; victims argue justice remains selective.