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Data: Migrant encounters on Southwest border up 11% in May
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Sandra Sanchez , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Border Patrol agents rose by 11% compared to April.
New data shows an increase in migrant encounters on the Southwest border. S. Border Patrol agents rose by 11% compared to April.
The total number of encounters was nearly 10,000. The Rio Grande Valley Sector saw the highest number of migrants attempting to cross into the United States. This information was released on Friday, providing an update on the situation at the border.
For more detailed information on migrant encounters, readers can refer to the original data release. Further details are available from the source, providing a more comprehensive look at the current situation on the Southwest border.
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Category: local Published: June 19, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? New data shows an increase in migrant encounters on the Southwest border. In May, the number of migrants encountered by U.S. Border Patrol agents rose by 11% compared to April. The total number of…
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