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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Warns of Rising Cartel Threats Near Border
The Texas Agriculture Commissioner is urging farmers, ranchers, and others working near the Mexico border to exercise extreme caution in the face of increasing cartel violence.
Deadly Explosion Linked to Cartel Activity
Concerns escalated after a deadly incident on January 31 in Tamaulipas, Mexico, near Brownsville, Texas. According to KRGV 5, Antonio Céspedes Saldierna, a rancher and U.S. citizen, was driving on his property with Horacio Lopez Peña and Peña’s wife, Ninfa Griselda Ortega, when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device (IED).
The explosion k*lled both Saldierna and Peña and injured Ortega.
A spokesperson for Tamaulipas state police told KRGV 5 that cartels are using IEDs to defend their territory and deter rival factions from entering their areas.
Texas Officials Sound the Alarm
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller called the incident both “tragic and alarming”, emphasizing the growing danger posed by cartels along the southern border.
“This shocking act of violence highlights the growing threat posed by cartel activity along our southern border,” Miller said in a February 25 statement. “I urge all Texas farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers who travel to Mexico or operate near the border to exercise extreme caution.”
Miller stressed the importance of protecting the agricultural community and remaining aware of the evolving threat.
Safety Guidelines for Farmers and Ranchers
In his statement, Miller encouraged those working in border areas to remain vigilant and to report suspicious activity to law enforcement immediately.
“We cannot overlook the rising violence that threatens not only lives but also the security of our farms, ranches, and rural communities,” he said.
Miller also urged agricultural workers to avoid:
- Traveling after dark
- Using remote dirt roads
- Entering cartel-controlled areas
Protecting the Backbone of Texas
Miller concluded by recognizing the agriculture industry as the foundation of Texas and reaffirmed his commitment to protecting those who work in it.
“Our agriculture family is the backbone of Texas,” he said, “and we must do everything we can to protect it.”
The warning highlights growing concerns about cartel violence spilling over into the U.S. and affecting communities along the Texas-Mexico border.
