Yes. If they are as described, and not disputed with Mexico, they should be taken under control. If they are sand-bar islands that form and reform depending on Rio Grande flow, they could be eliminated.
If there are competing claims with Mexico, then they could be seized and cleared anyway. Mexico notified, and claims negotiated directly with the Mexican government.
But there shouldn't have been a public announcement. It should have been done already.
The International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) of the United States and Mexico initially opposed Texas seizing control of Fronton Island two years ago when Biden was president. It's unknown if they will object to Texas taking over three more Rio Grande islands off Starr County now that Trump is president.
Trump and Rubio seem to have some sort of understanding with Sheibaum, unlike before. This could work to Texas' advantage. I don't know how the Honorable Presidente is getting along with the rest of her government, but she seems to be able to work it out, so far.
The previous Mexican President, AMLO, disbanded the Mexican Federal Police when he unveiled his much-criticized "Hugs, Not Bullets" approach to dealing with the cartels. That emboldened them, and the cartels only became more violent and more widespread.
Sheinbaum's Security Chief is quietly recruiting ex-Federales to form a new National Operations Unit, known by its Spanish initials "UNO" to oppose the cartels along with the Mexican Military, which AMLO solely relied upon.
Hopefully this new approach will prove more successful than that of Mexico's former administration.
Even if I knew and disagreed with her exact politics, she's educated and knowledgeable enough to be competent on security and economics. I have hopes that she can accomplish much.
Excellent article. Thank you.
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Don’t mess with Texas
A million per month. Otherwise it’s just a con.
A publicity stunt.
Yes. If they are as described, and not disputed with Mexico, they should be taken under control. If they are sand-bar islands that form and reform depending on Rio Grande flow, they could be eliminated.
If there are competing claims with Mexico, then they could be seized and cleared anyway. Mexico notified, and claims negotiated directly with the Mexican government.
But there shouldn't have been a public announcement. It should have been done already.
The International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) of the United States and Mexico initially opposed Texas seizing control of Fronton Island two years ago when Biden was president. It's unknown if they will object to Texas taking over three more Rio Grande islands off Starr County now that Trump is president.
Trump and Rubio seem to have some sort of understanding with Sheibaum, unlike before. This could work to Texas' advantage. I don't know how the Honorable Presidente is getting along with the rest of her government, but she seems to be able to work it out, so far.
The previous Mexican President, AMLO, disbanded the Mexican Federal Police when he unveiled his much-criticized "Hugs, Not Bullets" approach to dealing with the cartels. That emboldened them, and the cartels only became more violent and more widespread.
Sheinbaum's Security Chief is quietly recruiting ex-Federales to form a new National Operations Unit, known by its Spanish initials "UNO" to oppose the cartels along with the Mexican Military, which AMLO solely relied upon.
Hopefully this new approach will prove more successful than that of Mexico's former administration.
Even if I knew and disagreed with her exact politics, she's educated and knowledgeable enough to be competent on security and economics. I have hopes that she can accomplish much.
Likewise. Thanks again for your insightful comments.
Excellent
God protect these border guards