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Strong border security presence at the U.S.- México border aims to disrupt cartel operations

Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Aracely Lazcano, as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC) · August 13, 2026 · 1 min read

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A security operation was conducted along the Rio Grande. This effort involved authorities from the US and Mexico. The goal is to impact criminal organizations.

Details of the operation are limited, but it is known that law enforcement and military agencies participated. The exercise was a test of how these agencies would work together in response to a threat. Further information about the operation can be found through news sources, including KTSM 9 News and Border Report.

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Category: local · Published: August 13, 2026 · Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Byline on source page	Aracely Lazcano, as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
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Source published	Aug 13, 2026
Indexed here	Aug 13, 2026
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Strong border security presence at the U.S.- México border aims to disrupt cartel operations

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