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This Week in The Border Chronicle:

Trump’s Troops and the Border “Learning Lab”

More Border Security Means Less Food Security

More News on the Border:

US, Mexico launch joint initiative to tackle cross-border gun trafficking Reuters

Border wall slicing through Arizona wildlife corridor begins construction: ‘A show of force for nothing’ The Guardian

Sheriffs from across the country come to Arizona to discuss border security 13 News

Continental Divide Trail Hikers: US Citizenship, Army Permit Now Required to Access Southern Terminus The Trek.com

American Ammo: Trump Calls Cartel Members “Terrorists.” They’re Armed With Bullets From a U.S. Army Factory The Intercept

Border Barrier System Construction – San Diego County, California – September 2025 (Public comments open until October 23!)

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