Overview

• Enhanced safety inspections at El Paso border crossings began on Saturday, causing delays of up to eight hours for trucks entering from Mexico.
• The inspections have resulted in a daily financial loss of $32 million for the Juarez industry, affecting drivers and businesses on both sides of the border.
• Truckers are adapting by taking longer detours to avoid congested ports, with some routes reducing crossing times significantly.
• Critics argue the inspections are more political than safety-oriented, citing minimal contraband findings in past checks.
• The disruptions come amid a surge in migrants at the border, complicating the situation further.