Administration plans are underway to build barriers and infrastructure in Big Bend National Park, impacting the Rio Grande river.
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Updated Aug 26
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Administration plans are underway to build barriers and infrastructure in Big Bend National Park, impacting the Rio Grande river.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott is evaluating park construction plans in Big Bend National Park.Sub-event
- The Trump administration ordered construction halt in Big Bend National Park, carried out by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency.Sub-event
- Agency planning and contractor mobilization for border infrastructure within Big Bend National Park.Sub-event
Construction activity is observed near El Centro as part of Trump's border wall project in Big Bend.1 source
Construction crews are active, re-grading roads and building barriers in the park.1 source
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The entities involved
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection
customs service of the United States since 2003
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Big Bend
geographic region in the western part of the state of Texas in the United States
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Rio Grande
river in Belize
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- Victor Trevino and Henry Cuellar support border security measures along the Rio Grande.
- Expert testimony defends the Big Bend region against proposed border infrastructure plans.