The situation at the U.S.-Mexico border has reached a critical breaking point, with armed confrontations escalating between American law enforcement and Mexican cartels. Recent footage captured by Next News Network shows Border Patrol agents clashing with cartel operatives near incomplete sections of the border wall—areas the Biden administration failed to secure. Cartel fighters have been spotted using advanced military-grade weapons, including U.S.-made Javelin anti-tank systems originally sent to Ukraine. Border Patrol sources confirm these missiles are now deployed in strategic zones, turning the region into a militarized battleground.
President Trump’s border policies have delivered measurable results since his January 2025 inauguration. Daily “gotaway” crossings plummeted —from 1,830 under Biden to just 77—while deportations of gang leaders and drug traffickers hit record highs. The administration’s “self-deportation” app has already prompted over 300 illegal immigrants to voluntarily leave. Despite these gains, deep-state holdovers within ICE have been caught sabotaging enforcement efforts, delaying arrests of violent criminals like Tren de Aragua gang members.
Intelligence reports reveal Mexican cartels now control smuggling routes using weapons far deadlier than typical small arms. While some media outlets claim footage of cartel rocket launchers shows older AT4 models, border agents insist Javelins are present in their arsenals. Colonel Douglas Macgregor warns these U.S.-funded missiles threaten both border security and military personnel, blaming lax oversight under previous administrations for their diversion to criminal networks.
The demographic impact of unchecked immigration has reached a historic tipping point. For the first time since 1850, in 2022-2023 came from foreign arrivals. Vice President J.D. Vance emphasizes this trend risks eroding American cultural identity, stating, “A green card doesn’t grant indefinite rights—we choose who joins our nation.” Meanwhile, cities like San Diego face internal strife as local leaders debate cooperating with federal deportation teams.
Cartel violence isn’t confined to Mexico—Texas communities now endure daily gun battles spilling across the border. Starr County residents report hearing automatic weapons fire and explosions as cartels fight for control of drug corridors. The State Department’s Level 4 travel advisory for Tamaulipas underscores the danger, citing widespread IEDs and ambushes targeting officials.
While Trump’s tariffs and border wall construction have slowed illegal crossings, shelters in Nogales, Sonora, overflow with migrants stranded by canceled asylum programs. Critics argue the administration’s strict “zero tolerance” approach leaves vulnerable families trapped in cartel-dominated zones. However, White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt maintains, “Security prevents chaos—we stand with victims of migrant crime.”
The Next News Network’s frontline reporting exposes what mainstream media ignores: cartels operate with military precision on U.S. soil, exploiting Biden-era open borders. Investigative journalist Ben Bergquam documents cartel lookouts monitoring Border Patrol movements through night-vision scopes. “This isn’t a migration crisis—it’s an invasion,” Bergquam warns.
As the 2025 security crackdown intensifies, the contrast with prior leadership grows starker. Where Biden’s policies enabled criminal infiltration, Trump’s restoration of Title 42 and rapid deportations have cut fentanyl seizures by 72%. With midterm elections approaching, the administration vows to purge bureaucratic resistance and finish the border wall—a physical symbol of America’s reclaimed sovereignty.
