A decline in border activity has been observed in the Laredo sector. Border Patrol agents recorded fewer encounters between ports of entry. This change occurred after a new administration took office.

The decrease in encounters is around 10 percent compared to the previous year. This reduction is considered modest compared to other areas along the southern border. Further information on this trend is available from Customs and Border Protection.

They also reported a notable achievement nationwide, with no releases at the border for 15 consecutive months.