Turf War at Ciudad Juarez Airport
A recent shooting at Ciudad Juarez Airport resulted in the deaths of two men, linked to a turf war between human smuggling organizations vying for control of migrant arrivals at the Texas border. Cartel-connected human smugglers are reported to control the flow of migrants and operate without interference from Mexican federal authorities.
Key Points
- Shooting at Ciudad Juarez Airport linked to turf war between human smuggling organizations
- Cartel-connected human smugglers control flow of migrants, including those seeking asylum
- Corruption within Mexico's National Migration Institute allows human smugglers preferential treatment