Border Issues for El Paso and Cuidad JuarezMarch 2, 2012

50,000 El Pasoans are employed because of the Mexican maquiladora industry

Mexican shoppers account for on fifth of El Paso's retail business

About 80% of El Paso residents are Hispanic and have family and friends living in Juarez

Relationship between El Paso and Cd. Juarez

Conflicts between cities Violence and drug trafficking

Drug cartel war in Cd. Juarez

High murder rate in Cd. Juarez due to the clash of rival drug cartels

Consequences Increase in border security

Development of more technology to maintain El Paso’s safety

Prolonged lines when crossing the border

Decreased amount of civilians crossing to El Paso which slowed the economy

Emotional impact for the families from both cities due lack of security in Cd. Juarez and visiting their loved ones

Positive effects in the community of El Paso

Positive impacts in bars, restaurants, dance clubs, etc…

More job opportunities in El Paso

Passport regulation to cross to Mexico

Increase the security on the bridges

Combating drug trafficking

More technological solutions

CBP mission to keep terrorist and their weapons out of the U.S.

SBI net responsible for the creation, development and integration of technology

Detection tools, grown sensor, radar and cameras

Forward looking infrared (FLIR) cameras

Thermal cameras.

Conclusion

The City of El Paso, Texas, is a border city with Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, that has been affected economically in the tourist and commercial activities

El Paso has benefited economically because the young crowd of Ciudad Juarez

The use of high technology for the security of our country

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