DOCSLIB.ORG

Analysis of International Border Crossing Projects on the U.S.-Mexicoborder

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Analysis of International Border Crossing Projects on the U.S.-Mexicoborder Analysis of International Port-of-Entry Projects on the United States–Mexico Border Analysis of International Border Crossing Projects on the U.S.-Mexico Border April 2019 i Analysis of International Port-of-Entry Projects on the United States–Mexico Border Table of Contents List of Figures .......................................................................................................................................................... iii List of Tables.............................................................................................................................................................. v Acronyms and Abbreviations .............................................................................................................................. vi Preface ....................................................................................................................................................................... ix Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................................. 1 Chapter 1. Border Vision ..................................................................................................................................... 12 1.1 The U.S.-Mexico Border ..................................................................................................................... 12 1.1.1. Border Background Information................................................................................................... 12 1.1.2 Analysis of Economic and Trade Potential of the U.S.-Mexico Border ............................. 20 1.1.3 Vehicle and Pedestrian Crossings on U.S. -Mexico Border ................................................... 23 1.1.4 Border Crossing Times ...................................................................................................................... 31 1.2 Evolution of the Institutional Vision of Both Governments .................................................... 32 1.2.1 U.S.-Mexico Joint Working Committee on Border Transportation Planning ................ 33 1.2.2 Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism ..................................................................... 34 1.2.3 North American Leaders´ Summit (NALS) .................................................................................. 35 1.2.4 21st Century Border Management Process ............................................................................... 35 1.2.5 High-Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) ....................................................................................... 36 1.2.6 U.S.-Mexico Binational Bridges and Border Crossings Group (BBBXG).......................... 36 1.2.7 Mexican Interagency Bridge and Border Crossing Group ................................................... 38 1.2.8 Evolution of the Vision ....................................................................................................................... 38 Chapter 2. Border Crossing Project Development Process ....................................................................... 41 2.1 Stakeholders ........................................................................................................................................ 41 2.1.1 Agencies Involved in Border Crossing Development ............................................................. 41 2.2 General Process for New Border Crossing Projects .................................................................. 49 2.2.1 Overview of the Mexican Process ................................................................................................... 52 2.2.2 Overview of the U.S. Process ............................................................................................................ 54 2.2.3 Overview of the Binational Process .............................................................................................. 55 2.3 Development Phases of New Border Crossings .......................................................................... 56 2.3.1 Phase I ...................................................................................................................................................... 56 2.3.2 Phase II .................................................................................................................................................... 63 2.3.3 Phase III ................................................................................................................................................... 68 2.3.4 Phase IV ................................................................................................................................................... 73 2.4 Expansion and/or Modernization of Existing Border Crossings ........................................... 77 2.4.1 Mexico Border Crossing Expansion and Modernization Process ...................................... 77 2.4.2 U.S. Border Crossing Expansion and Modernization Process ............................................. 78 Chapter 3. Funding Mechanisms for U.S.-Mexico Border Crossing Projects ......................................... 81 3.1 General Overview of Financial Mechanisms for U.S.-Mexico Border Crossing Projects.. 81 3.1.1 General Overview: Mexico ................................................................................................................ 81 3.1.2 General Overview: United States ................................................................................................... 84 i 3.2 Types of Funding Mechanisms Available for Infrastructure Projects .................................. 86 3.2.1 Funding Mechanisms in Mexico ..................................................................................................... 86 3.2.2 Public Funding Mechanisms in Mexico ............................................................................................. 86 3.2.3 Public-private Funding Mechanisms in Mexico ....................................................................... 92 3.2.4 Funding Mechanisms in the United States ................................................................................. 98 3.2.5 Funding Mechanisms by Border Crossing Project Development Phase .......................102 3.3 Difficulties in Securing Funds and Identifying Alternatives ................................................. 103 3.3.1 Difficulties in Mexico ........................................................................................................................103 3.3.2 Difficulties in the United States ....................................................................................................105 3.4 Examples of Border Crossing Projects in the Process of Securing Funding ..................... 106 3.4.1 Case Study: Otay Mesa East-Mesa de Otay II Border Crossing .........................................106 3.4.2 Case Study: Trade Corridor Improvement Fund in California .........................................108 3.5 Summary of Current Border Crossing Funding Mechanisms ............................................... 109 International Crossing Management and Funding Experience in Canada .................................... 111 Chapter 4. Port-of-Entry Infrastructure Information System ................................................................. 112 4.1 System Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 112 4.2 Accessing the POEIIS System ......................................................................................................... 112 4.3 Navigating the Project Categories ................................................................................................ 112 4.4 Project Categories ................................................................................................................................ 114 4.5 Border Crossing Development Phases ........................................................................................ 116 Chapter 5. Conclusions and Recommendations ......................................................................................... 119 5.1 Border Crossing Development Process ...................................................................................... 120 5.2 Border Crossing Funding ................................................................................................................ 126 5.3 Information System .......................................................................................................................... 131 Appendix A. Design of the Port-of-Entry Infrastructure Information System.................................... 132 A.1 Infrastructure Project Classifications ......................................................................................... 132 A.1.1 Proposed Projects ..............................................................................................................................133 A.1.2 New POEs...............................................................................................................................................133 A.1.3 Binational Improvements ..............................................................................................................133 A.1.4 National Improvements ..................................................................................................................133 A.2 Levels of User
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Caso Los Algodones, Baja California, México
    Vocación en el Turismo de Salud: Caso Los Algodones, Baja California, México Vocação no turismo de saúde: Caso Los Algodones, Baja California, México Vocation in Health Tourism: Case Los Algodones, Baja California, México Sonia Guadalupe Zermeño Flores1 Tomás Jesús Cuevas Contreras2 Resumo: Os destinos turísticos têm um conjunto de atrações que atuam como gatilhos para o fluxo de visitantes de uma região, que determinam sua vocação, juntamente com a cooperação de diferentes agentes ou atores, públicos e privados. Portanto, a presente investigação constitui um estudo de abordagem descritivo qualitativo, cujo objetivo é avaliar se a cidade de Los Algodones (LAL), Baja California, México, possui as condições de uma vocação turística que lhe permite desenvolver-se como destino estratégico no turismo de saúde sob a perspectiva de elementos essenciais como demanda, oferta, atração turística, infraestrutura e superestrutura. Para tanto, foram realizadas tabelas de consulta com os atores do turismo, cujas intervenções foram transcritas e analisadas no software de análise qualitativa Atlas.ti, identificando a vocação turística na área da saúde do território sob a ação conjunta de atores e partes interessadas da localidade que atua no desenvolvimento competitivo dessa atividade econômica. Palavras Chave: vocação turística; sistema turístico; turismo de saúde. Resumen: Los destinos turísticos poseen un conjunto de atractivos que actúan como detonantes del flujo de visitantes a una región, mismos que determinan su vocación, aunados a la acción de cooperación de los distintos agentes o actores, tanto públicos y privados. Por consiguiente, la presente investigación constituye un estudio descriptivo de corte cualitativo, cuyo objeto es valorar si la ciudad de Los Algodones (LAL), Baja California, México, posee las condiciones de vocación turística que le permita desarrollarse como un destino estratégico en turismo de salud desde la perspectiva de elementos esenciales como la demanda, oferta, atractivo turístico, infraestructura y superestructura.
    [Show full text]
  • Transportation Aspects of the Maquiladora Industry Located on the Texas/Mexico Border
    TECHNICAL REPORT STANDARD TITLE PAGE !. Report No. 2. OovemmcDI Acc:casion No. 3. R.o<:ipieDl'I Catalog No. TX-92/2034-2F 4. Title and Subtitle 5. Report Dale December 1992 TRANSPORTATION ASPECTS OF THE MAQUILADORA INDUSTRY LOCATED ON THE TEXAS/MEXICO BORDER 7. Author(•) 8. Pctformlng Organization Report No. Research Report 2034-2F Dock Burke, Tim Lomax, David Shrank, Ricardo Duarte and Marvin Hodgson 9. Perfonning Organization Name and Addreu 10. Worli: Ullit No. Texas Transportation Institute II. Contract or Onmt No. The Texas A&M University System College Station, Texas 77843-3135 Study No. 2-10-90-2034 12. Spo0&0ring Agency Name and Addtcsa 13. Type of Report and Period Cove=! Texas Department of Transportation Final - December 1992 Transportation Planning Division 14. Spono<>ring Agency Code P.O. Box 5051 Austin, Texas 78763 15. Sopplementaty Note• Research performed in cooperation with the state of Texas. Research Study Title: Measurement of the Impact of International Truck Traffic on the Texas Roadway Network 16. Abotra<:t This report documents the study findings on truck traffic generated from the maquila industries along the Texas/Mexico border. The report also explains the benefits of the maquilas, to both the United States and Mexico. The transportation needs of Texas are defined, promoting the vital economic health of the Texas-Mexico border region. 17. Key Wonl& 18. DHtribution Statement No restrictions. This document is available to the Maquiladora, Twin Plants, International Border public through the National Technical Information Crossings, Truck Traffic, NAFTA Service 5285 Port Royal Road Springfield, Virginia 22161 19. Security aass.if.
    [Show full text]
  • Texas U.S. Ports of Entry
    Texas U.S. Ports of Entry www.BusinessInTexas.com TEXAS PORTS OF ENTRY Overview U.S. Ports of Entry Ports of Entry are officially designated areas at U.S. For current or further information on U.S. and Texas land borders, seaports, and airports which are ports, check the CBP website at approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection www.cbp.gov/border-security/ports-entry or contact (CBP). There are 328 official ports of entry in the the CBP at: U.S. and 13 preclearance offices in Canada and the Caribbean. 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20229 Port personnel are the face at the border for most Inquiries (877) 227-5511 cargo and visitors entering the United States. At International Callers (202)325-8000 Ports, CBP officers or Port employees accept entries of merchandise, clear passengers, collect duties, Texas Ports of Entry enforce the import and export laws and regulations of the U.S. federal government, and conduct Texas currently has 29 official U.S. ports of entry, immigration policy and programs. Ports also perform more than any other state, according to the CBP agriculture inspections to protect the nation from website. The map below provides details. potential carriers of animal and plant pests or diseases that could cause serious damage to the Information on the Texas ports of entry follows, in nation's crops, livestock, pets, and the environment. alphabetical order, in the next section. U.S. Ports of Entry In Texas 1 TEXAS PORTS OF ENTRY Texas Ports of Entry P ort of Entry: Addison Airport Port Information Port Code: 5584 Port Type: User Fee Airport Location Address: 4300 Westgrove Addison, TX 75001 General Phone: (469) 737-6913 General Fax: (469) 737-5246 Operational Hours: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM (Central) Weekdays (Monday-Friday) Brokers: View List Directions to Port Office DFW Airport: Take hwy 114 to Addison Airport Press Office Field Office Name: Houston Location Houston, TX Address: 2323 S.
    [Show full text]
  • “Inside Was Not the Typical Sterile, Pristine, Class-A Office Space That
    DENTAL INSURANCE “Like many people, we don’t carry dental insurance. So when my husband Mark’s unusual primary tooth, which had not fallen during his childhood, suddenly began to chip apart in his mouth at age 53, we were afraid we were in for a big headache.” By Emily Fagan #99408 The last time I had gotten a crown, some five years earlier, it had cost well over they go to, my wife found out this guy $1,000 (of which my insurer covered only half). It would also be a frustrating received the most references.” procedure for us as travelers because it would mean getting an impression for the I looked at the card skeptically, won- crown, being fitted with a temporary, waiting several weeks for the lab to fabricate dering how to get there, what happens a permanent crown and then returning for a second visit to have it installed. if things go wrong and why so many We were boondocking with the Escapees Boondockers Birds of a Feather group people were so emphatic that dentistry just outside Yuma, Arizona, at the time, and we began asking the seasoned full- in Mexico is topnotch. time RVers what they did about dental work on the road. Almost unanimously we were told: We go to Mexico! Feeling Daring The next day we decided to give it a try. hat? Going to Mexico for dental ent dentists south of the border began We drove to San Luis, Arizona, the U.S. Wwork sounded extremely risky. to trickle in. town that borders San Luis, Mexico, We have both had enough sub-par dental One friend had a stack of business and parked the car in a dusty parking work over the years in our own backyards cards for a dentist in nearby San Luis lot near the border crossing.
    [Show full text]
  • “Control...Over the Entire State of Coahuila” an Analysis of Testimonies in Trials Against Zeta Members in San Antonio, Austin, and Del Rio, Texas
    “Control...Over the Entire State of Coahuila” An analysis of testimonies in trials against Zeta members in San Antonio, Austin, and Del Rio, Texas NOVEMBER 2017 This report does not represent the official position of the School of Law or the University of Texas, and the views presented here reflect only the opinions of the individual authors and of the Human Rights Clinic 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................ 3 2. INTRODUCTION .................................................................. 5 A. Project Description And Purpose ............................................... 5 B. The Trials ................................................................... 6 I. The San Antonio Trial..................................................... 6 II. The Austin Trials ......................................................... 7 III. The Del Rio Trial ......................................................... 9 C. Background Information ...................................................... 9 I. Mexico’s Security Strategy ................................................. 9 II. Coahuila, Mexico ......................................................... 10 III. Brief History of the Zeta Cartel ............................................. 11 3. FINDINGS ON THE ZETA CARTEL STRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS ......................... 13 A. Hierarchy and Organization. .................................................. 13 B. Most Important Zeta Members Based on Testimonies .............................
    [Show full text]
  • Yuma Visitor Survey: Characteristics and Economic Impacts of Hotel Visitors
    Yuma Visitor Survey: Characteristics and Economic Impacts of Hotel Visitors Ashley Kerna Dari Duval George Frisvold COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & LIFE SCIENCES Cooperative Extension Yuma Visitor Survey: Characteristics and Economic Impacts of Hotel Visitors Ashley Kerna, Dari Duval, and George Frisvold June 2016 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & LIFE SCIENCES Cooperative Extension © 2016 The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, The University of Arizona. Any products, services or organizations that are mentioned, shown or indirectly implied in this publication do not imply endorsement by The University of Arizona. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Jeffrey C. Silvertooth, Associate Dean & Director, Extension & Economic Development, College of Agriculture Life Sciences, The University of Arizona. The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. Table of Contents Acknowledgments 5 9 Discussion 29 Executive Summary 6 Appendix A: Research Methods 30 What is the issue? 6 Survey Methods 30 What did the study find? 6 Economic Impact Analysis Methods 30 How was the study conducted? 6 Appendix B: Survey Instrument 32 1 Introduction 9 Appendix C: Visitor Open-Ended Responses 36 2 Survey Response Rates 10 Do you plan to return to Yuma in the future? Why or 2.1 Response Rates by Participating Hotel 10 why not? 36 2.2 Response Rates by Month 10 Please let us know how your stay in Yuma could have been made better.
    [Show full text]
  • Spain's Texas Patriots ~ Its 1779-1,783 War with England During the American Revolution
    P SPAIN'S TEXAS PATRIOTS ~ ITS 1779-1,783 WAR WITH ENGLAND DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION PART 5 OF SPANISH BORDERLANDS STUDIES by Granville W. and N. C. Hough P ! i ! © Copyright 2000 1 by Granville W. and N. C. Hough 3438 Bahia Blanea West, Apt B Lagtma Hills, CA 92653-2830 Email: [email protected] Other books in this series include: Spain's California Patriots in its 1779-1783 War with England - During the American Revolution, Part 1, 1998. Spain's California Patriots in its 1779-1783 War with England - During the American Revolution, Part 2, 1999. Spain's Arizona Patriots in its 1779-1783 War with England - During the Amencan Revolution, Third Study of the Spanish Borderlands, 1999. Spain's New Mexico Patriots in its 1779-1783 War with England - During the.American Revolution, Fourth Study of the Spanish Borderlands, 1999. Published by: SHHAR PRESS Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research , P.O. Box 490 Midway City, CA 92655°0490 (714) 894-8161 Email: SHHARP~s~aol.com ;.'."/!';h',-:/.t!j.:'."-i ;., : [::.'4"!".': PREFACE o In 1996, the authors became aware that neither the NSDAR (National Society for the Daughters of the American Revolution) nor the NSSAR (National Society for the Sons of the American Revolution) would accept descendants of Spanish citi~e,qs of California who had contributed funds to defray expenses of the 1779-1783 war with England. As the patriots being turned down as suitable ancestors were also soldiers, the obvious question became: "Why base your membership application on a monetary contribution when the ancestor soldier had put.his life at stake?" This led to a study of how the Spani~a Army and Navy ~ad worked during the war to defeat the :~'.
    [Show full text]
  • Eagle Ford & Burgos Basin Cross-Border Development Summit
    Eagle Ford & Burgos Basin Cross-Border Development Summit Texas A&M International University Office of Global Initiatives Houston, Texas November 5-6, 2014 Eagle Ford & Burgos Basin Cross- Border Development Summit Economic development organizations have a major role to play when it comes to oil and gas drilling in their communities. In this interactive panel, gain insights from both sides of the border as to the challenges faced by local communities impacted by the boom and how they are being overcome. Binational Center: Eagle Ford –Cuenca Burgos Community Program Texas A&M International University A look at the Texas Communities See Market Overview under Laredo Market Data Sources. Economic Output Over $1 Billion by County County 2013* 2023* Nueces $11,830,469,550 $24,313,461,300 Karnes $10,964,709,282 $16,752,660,184 La Salle $9,001,341,991 $13,574,778,927 Dimmit $8,552,982,031 $12,341,837,612 McMullen $8,276,163,149 $12,518,235,902 Gonzales $7,463,132,427 $11,369,005,382 Live Oak $6,954,129,494 $8,646,546,519 Webb $5,008,394,112 $7,051,104,091 DeWitt $4,947,708,860 $7,288,946,345 Atascosa $3,309,321,673 $5,888,831,097 Bexar $3,238,996,650 $4,400,871,930 Lavaca $1,607,274,019 $2,661,190,775 Wilson $1,444,745,649 $2,109,895,697 Total 21-county area** $85,362,339,892 $135,024,683,61 Binational Center: Eagle Ford –Cuenca Burgos Community Program Texas A&M International University Buzzword Strategies What strategies are being implemented in the Eagle Ford to meet the demand for housing and an expanding workforce: Eagle Ford Gets More Housing Thanks to Cotton Logistics • Cotton Logistics Opens New Lodges For 260 Workers in South Texas.
    [Show full text]
  • Periférico Aeropuerto-Zapata-Doble Piso a Playas”
    PRIMERA ETAPA DE LA VIALIDAD “PERIFÉRICO AEROPUERTO-ZAPATA-DOBLE PISO A PLAYAS” MEMORIA TÉCNICA Memoria Técnica Página 1 de 134 INDICE 1. INTRODUCCIÓN .................................................................................................... 6 2. CARACTERIZACIÓN DEL TERRITORIO ........................................................... 8 2.1. Localización ........................................................................................................ 8 2.2. Extensión ............................................................................................................ 8 2.3. Orografía ............................................................................................................. 9 2.4. Hidrografía ........................................................................................................ 10 2.5. Marco Geológico Regional ............................................................................... 10 2.5.1. Ambiente tectónico ............................................................................................. 10 2.5.2. Litología regional ................................................................................................. 11 2.6. Principales infraestructuras viales .................................................................... 12 3. ESTADO ACTUAL DE LA VÍA DE LA JUVENTUD ORIENTE ...................... 15 4. PROYECTO GEOMÉTRICO DE LA AUTOPISTA ............................................. 19 4.1. Objetivo ...........................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Listado Canales Virtuales
    LISTADO CANALES VIRTUALES Nacionales 1 Canal Virtual 1 (Azteca 13) No. POBLACIÓN ESTADO CONCESIONARIO / PERMISIONARIO DISTINTIVO CANAL VIRTUAL 1 AGUASCALIENTES AGUASCALIENTES XHJCM-TDT 1.1 2 ENSENADA XHENE-TDT 1.1 BAJA CALIFORNIA 3 SAN FELIPE XHFEC-TDT 1.1 4 CD. CONSTITUCIÓN XHCOC-TDT 1.1 5 LA PAZ BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR XHAPB-TDT 1.1 6 SAN JOSÉ DEL CABO XHJCC-TDT 1.1 7 CAMPECHE XHGE-TDT 1.1 8 CD. DEL CARMEN CAMPECHE XHGN-TDT 1.1 9 ESCÁRCEGA XHPEH-TDT 1.1 10 ARRIAGA XHOMC-TDT 1.1 11 COMITÁN DE DOMÍNGUEZ XHDZ-TDT 1.1 CHIAPAS 12 SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS XHAO-TDT 1.1 13 TAPACHULA XHTAP-TDT 1.1 14 CD. JIMÉNEZ XHJCH-TDT 1.1 15 CHIHUAHUA XHCH-TDT 1.1 16 CHIHUAHUA XHIT-TDT 1.1 CHIHUAHUA 17 HIDALGO DEL PARRAL XHHPC-TDT 1.1 18 NUEVO CASAS GRANDES XHCGC-TDT 1.1 19 OJINAGA XHHR-TDT 1.1 20 MÉXICO CIUDAD DE MÉXICO XHDF-TDT 1.1 21 CD. ACUÑA XHHE-TDT 1.1 22 MONCLOVA XHHC-TDT 1.1 23 PARRAS DE LA FUENTE COAHUILA XHPFC-TDT 1.1 24 SABINAS XHCJ-TDT 1.1 25 TORREÓN XHGDP-TDT 1.1 26 COLIMA XHKF-TDT 1.1 27 MANZANILLO COLIMA XHDR-TDT 1.1 28 TECOMÁN XHTCA-TDT 1.1 29 CUENCAMÉ XHVEL-TDT 1.1 30 DURANGO XHDB-TDT 1.1 DURANGO 31 GUADALUPE VICTORIA XHGVH-TDT 1.1 32 SANTIAGO PAPASQUIARO TELEVISIÓN AZTECA, S.A. DE C.V. XHPAP-TDT 1.1 33 CELAYA GUANAJUATO XHMAS-TDT 1.1 34 ACAPULCO XHIE-TDT 1.1 35 CHILPANCINGO XHCER-TDT 1.1 36 IGUALA GUERRERO XHIR-TDT 1.1 37 TAXCO DE ALARCÓN XHIB-TDT 1.1 38 ZIHUATANEJO XHDU-TDT 1.1 39 TULANCINGO HIDALGO XHTGN-TDT 1.1 40 GUADALAJARA XHJAL-TDT 1.1 JALISCO 41 PUERTO VALLARTA XHGJ-TDT 1.1 42 JOCOTITLÁN MÉXICO XHXEM-TDT 1.1 43 LÁZARO CÁRDENAS XHLCM-TDT
    [Show full text]
  • 2.1 Description of Border Function
    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................2 1.2 COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT .........................................................................................................4 1.3 EXISTING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENT ......................................................................................4 1.4 PROGRAMMED IMPROVEMENTS AND FUTURE CONDITIONS .............................................................................5 1.5 ORIGIN AND DESTINATION SURVEY RESULTS ..................................................................................................5 1.6 RECOMMENDED PROJECTS .................................................................................................................................5 1.7 FUNDING STRATEGY AND VISION .....................................................................................................................7 2.0 INTRODUCTION 8 2.1 DESCRIPTION OF BORDER FUNCTION ...............................................................................................................9 2.2 DEMOGRAPHIC DATA ...................................................................................................................................... 12 2.3 CROSSING AND WAIT TIME SUMMARIES ......................................................................................................... 14 2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH,
    [Show full text]
  • Two Reasons Why Laredo Has Less Homicides Than Nuevo Laredo by Steven Dudley
    Two Reasons Why Laredo Has Less Homicides than Nuevo Laredo By Steven Dudley So-called spillover violence has long been a concern of residents of U.S. communities along the Southwest border, yet spikes in violent crime along the Mexican side of the border rarely impact rates of violence in the United States. InSight Crime’s Steven Dudley exams the forces behind these statistics in Nuevo Laredo and Laredo. Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, sister cities along the US-Mexico border, are almost the same size. They have very similar economic motors, cultural heritage, populations and socio-economic indicators. Yet, in 2012, Nuevo Laredo had at least 36 times the number of murders. Why? It is a question that is pondered up and down this 1,951-mile border, especially after the explosions of violence in Tijuana and Juarez during the last decade, places that sit across from San Diego and El Paso respectively, two of the safest cities in the United States. Like those cities, murder rates have traditionally been higher in Nuevo Laredo by a factor of three to five. And few places offer such similarities in what is essentially an isolated geographic space. Table 1 Comparisons between both cities Nuevo Laredo Laredo Population 384,000 236,000 % “single-mother homes” 24 21 % finish high school 36 55 % speak Spanish at home Not Given 91 Persons per household 3.8 3.7 Homicides (2012) 288 8 Sources: INEGI, Secretario Ejecutivo del Sistema Nacional de Seguridad Pública, US Census Bureau 1 Last year was the worst on record in Nuevo Laredo with 288 homicides.
    [Show full text]