Border Report Live Marks Seven Years Covering the Border

Correspondents reflect on key stories from the U.S.-Mexico border region

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:53pm

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A serene, cinematic painting of a lone border patrol vehicle parked on a desert road, bathed in warm, golden light and deep shadows, conceptually representing the Border Report team's coverage of the U.S.-Mexico border region.The Border Report team's seven years of in-depth coverage of the U.S.-Mexico border region have provided valuable insights into the complex issues and events unfolding in this dynamic area.El Paso Today

The Border Report team, including correspondents in San Diego, El Paso, and South Texas, are celebrating seven years of covering news and issues along the U.S.-Mexico border. The team joins host Rudy Mireles to discuss some of the major stories they have reported on over the past several years, including topics related to immigration, border security, cartel violence in Mexico, border trade, and the ongoing water dispute between the two countries.

Why it matters

The U.S.-Mexico border region is a complex and dynamic area that has significant implications for both countries. The Border Report team's in-depth coverage of the issues and events in this region provides valuable insights and perspectives for readers on both sides of the border.

The details

Border Report launched in the summer of 2019, with San Diego correspondent Salvador Rivera joining the team in early 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic was unfolding. Along with El Paso correspondent Julian Resendiz and South Texas correspondent Sandra Sanchez, the three correspondents have covered a wide range of stories over the past seven years, including immigration and border security, cartel violence in Mexico, border trade, and the ongoing water dispute between the U.S. and Mexico.

  • Border Report launched in the summer of 2019.
  • Salvador Rivera joined the team as San Diego correspondent in early 2020.

The players

Rudy Mireles

The host of the Border Report Live program.

Salvador Rivera

The San Diego correspondent for Border Report, who joined the team in early 2020.

Julian Resendiz

The El Paso correspondent for Border Report.

Sandra Sanchez

The South Texas correspondent for Border Report.

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The takeaway

The Border Report team's coverage of the U.S.-Mexico border region over the past seven years has provided valuable insights and perspectives on the complex issues and events in this dynamic area, which has significant implications for both countries.