Mayor Cantu expressed his concern over

the safety and well-being of all community

members on both sides of the Rio Grande,

and of the people who are seeking asylum

into the United States.

“To the citizens of Eagle Pass, as you are

aware of the arrival of 1,800 immigrants in

our sister city of Piedras Negras, Coahuila

via bus transportation. And have entered a

sheltered area for their safety and comfort.

There is currently an on-going operation

between our federal partners the United

States Customs and Border Protection and

the U.S Border Patrol alongside our Rio

Grande River and both of our Ports of

Entries,” said Cantu. “We have been in constant

communication with our U.S. federal

partners and city officials in Piedras Negras.

I want to assure our residents that while this

operation remains, our bridges will remain

fully operational with a heavy inspection

process while entering the U.S. It is the

City’s, and our federal partners' mission to

assure the safety and well-being of all residents

to protect our homeland and community.

This will be considered to be a longstanding

process for those who wish to wait

and request political asylum and any assistance

from the United States of America, As

our Port of entry can only process a limited

amount of individuals on a daily basis. We

assure a coordinated effort - and contingency

efforts ready -should any situation occur. We

remind all of our residents that we’re here to

protect and serve. I want you to know that

there is the very best protecting our border

and community. We remain vigilant in securing

our city as we do everyday. Thank you

and God bless.” concluded Mayor Cantu.