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• Guatemala pide a México más comercio para frenar migración

  February 6, 2020 4:10 PM

  Associated Press CIUDAD DE MÉXICO (AP) — El presidente de Guatemala, Alejandro Giammattei, instó el jueves al Senado mexicano a que se estrechen las relaciones comerciales entre ambas naciones porque eso generaría empleos en el país centroamericano. Según el mandatario, tener oportunidades de trabajo es una de las vías... more »

• Migrantes sopesan opciones limitadas en frontera con México

  January 22, 2020 4:59 PM

  Por PETER ORSI y MARÍA VERZA Associated Press TECÚN UMÁN, Guatemala (AP) — Cientos de migrantes centroamericanos varados en Guatemala sopesaban el miércoles sus limitadas opciones para entrar a México mientras los vigilan agentes policiales y de inmigración. El objetivo de los migrantes es ya sea vivir... more »

• Agentes de la patrulla fronteriza detienen a 10 personas encontradas en casas de seguridad

  January 15, 2020 4:46 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Agentes de la patrulla fronteriza en el Valle del Río Grande aprehendieron esta semana a 10 personas que estaban ilegalmente en Estados Unidos. El lunes, los agentes recibieron reportes de actividad sospechosa en una residencia de Brownsville. Los agentes encontraron a siete personas dentro de la casa.... more »

• Autoridades buscan a persona detenida por ICE que escapó Play Video

  January 2, 2020 8:24 PM

  HARLINGEN – Las autoridades buscan a una persona detenida por Inmigración y Control de Aduanas que escapó. El departamento de policía de Harlingen informa que asisten a autoridades federales en la búsqueda de Wilson Reyes Perez, ciudadano de Guatemala. Poco después de las 2 p.m. del jueves, Reyes... more »

• Authorities Searching for a Runaway Detainee in Cameron County Play Video

  January 2, 2020 7:59 PM

  HARLINGEN – Authorities are searching for a runaway Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainee. The Harlingen Police Department informs they have been assisting federal authorities in the search for Wilson Reyes Perez, a citizen of Guatemala. Shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday, Reyes Perez escaped while receiving medical treatment from... more »

• MPP Migrant Drowns Attempting to Re-Enter U.S. in El Paso

  August 1, 2019 3:39 PM

  EL PASO – A migrant woman under the Migrant Protection Protocol in El Paso drowned trying to enter the United States for a second time. Vilma Mendoza, 20, initially entered the United States on July 4, according to the Guatemalan Consulate in Del Rio. She was placed in... more »

• Revelan reporte de autopsia de joven que murió bajo custodia de Patrulla Fronteriza Play Video

  July 25, 2019 8:49 PM

  WESLACO - El adolescente que murió mientras estaba bajo custodia de la Patrulla Fronteriza sufrió de una combinación mortal de condiciones médicas, de acuerdo con el reporte de su autopsia. El joven de 16 años proveniente de Guatemala, Carlos Hernándes Vazquez, padecía un fuerte cuadro de influenza cuando falleció.... more »

• Presidente Trump suspende aranceles tras acuerdo con México Play Video

  June 10, 2019 9:30 AM

  DONNA - Ya fueron suspendidos los aranceles que el presidente Trump amenazaba imponer contra México. El mandatario anunció que se llegó a un acuerdo con México para aminorar el flujo de migrantes a los Estados Unidos. Autoridades mexicanas anunciaron el despliegue de tropas a su frontera con... more »

• Plane Grounded in Brownsville Due to ‘Engine Concerns’ Play Video

  May 22, 2019 7:20 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A plane remains grounded in Brownsville due to "engine concerns," according to the city of Brownsville. Brownsville Fire Chief Jarrett Sheldon confirmed there were 153 passengers on board. They were scheduled to leave from Brownsville with Guatemala as their final destination. According to the city's... more »

• Immigrants Claim to be Bribed by Mexican Officials Play Video

  May 22, 2019 6:24 PM

  WESLACO – Thousands of immigrants claim to have been blackmailed as they headed to the border. Some told CHANNEL 5 NEWS the violence and corruption they thought they left behind is being seen along the U.S. southern border. They tells us they are willing to pay the price,... more »

• Guatemalan Woman Celebrates First Mother's Day in the United States

  May 12, 2019 5:02 PM

  MCALLEN- A Guatemalan mother said she feels safe in what is her first Mother's Day in America. She arrived in the United States last week with her six-month-old child. She told CHANNEL 5 NEWS the journey to the U.S. was dangerous, but worth it. CHANNEL 5'S Frank... more »

• Consulates Offering Assistance, Immigrants Hesitant to Ask Play Video

  May 6, 2019 6:31 PM

  WESLACO – Thousands of immigrants leave their home countries in Central America for a new life in the U.S. Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras all have consulates in the Rio Grande Valley; they’re willing to help but some immigrants are afraid to ask. KRGV’s Christian Colón spoke with... more »

• Pres. Trump Cuts Off Aid to 3 Central American Countries

  March 30, 2019 3:43 PM

  WESLACO – President Donald Trump has instructed the U.S. State Department to cut off foreign aid to three Central American countries. Those countries being El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. "We have right now two big caravans coming up from Guatemala. Massive caravans walking right through Mexico," said the... more »

• Transmigrante Speaks Out on Dangers of Crossing Border Play Video

  March 8, 2019 4:59 PM

  WESLACO – A transmigrante is speaking out about the dangers he faced when crossing the border. He says he's afraid to show his face and give his real name, after a shooting in Mexico Thursday that claimed the life of the woman he received his transmigrante documents from. ... more »

• Separated Guatemalan Boy Still in Federal Custody Play Video

  February 14, 2019 9:18 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A boy was separated from his father nine months after crossing into the country illegally, the Guatemalan family remains separated; the boy is staying at a shelter in the Valley. This week, a lawsuit was filed requesting the child be released from the government's custody, but a... more »

• Mission Teen Behind Bars for Human Smuggling Play Video

  January 21, 2019 6:48 PM

  SULLIVAN CITY – A 17-year-old has been charged with human smuggling. Police Chief Richard Ozuna explains the 17-year-old had five people in the U.S. illegally in his vehicle. The teen admitted to picking them up for quick money. KRGV’s Angelo Vargas spoke to a home and business... more »

• 2nd Volcanic Eruption Occurs in Guatemala Amid Interview Play Video

  June 6, 2018 10:24 PM

  WESLACO – The death toll continues to rise in Guatemala following a second volcanic eruption. CHANNEL 5 NEWS reached out to interview a Guatemala man in regards to the first eruption that took place on Sunday. The interview was interrupted when a second eruption took place. KRGV’s Trason Bragg spoke... more »

• Guatemala Natives Living in RGV Concerned for Families’ Safety Following Volcanic Eruption Play Video

  June 5, 2018 4:00 PM

  MISSION – Guatemala natives living in the Rio Grande Valley are concerned for the safety of their families following a fatal volcano eruption. The death toll from the volcanic eruption, which occurred on Sunday, is now at 69. KRGV’s Steven Sarabia spoke with a woman who is concerned about her... more »

• Líder de Cártel buscado en USA fue capturado en la CDMX

  February 10, 2018 12:19 PM

  Weslaco – Un líder del cártel buscado en los Estados Unidos está detrás de las rejas. Fue capturado en la ciudad de México el jueves. Su arresto podría significar un aumento en la violencia. José María Guizar Valencia, de 38 años de edad, nació en California. Posee doble nacionalidad, ya... more »