Border Report Correspondents Reflect on 7 Years Covering the Border

The award-winning team discusses the key stories and issues they've covered along the U.S.-Mexico border since 2019.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:04am

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A cinematic painting of a lone border patrol vehicle parked on a desolate road, the vehicle bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight and deep shadows, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation about the challenges of border security.The Border Report team's years-long coverage of the U.S.-Mexico border region provides an intimate, nuanced perspective on the complex issues impacting communities on both sides.El Paso Today

The Border Report correspondents - Salvador Rivera, Julian Resendiz, and Sandra Sanchez - join host Rudy Mireles to reflect on the major topics they've covered over the past seven years since the launch of Border Report in 2019. The team highlights stories related to immigration, border security, cartel violence in Mexico, border trade, and the ongoing water dispute between the U.S. and Mexico along the border region.

Why it matters

The U.S.-Mexico border region has been a focal point for many critical national issues over the past several years, from immigration policy debates to cross-border trade and security concerns. The Border Report team's on-the-ground coverage and insights provide valuable context and analysis on these complex, evolving topics that impact communities on both sides of the border.

The details

Border Report launched in the summer of 2019, providing daily in-depth reporting on the people, issues, and events along the nearly 2,000-mile U.S.-Mexico border. The team expanded in early 2020 with the addition of San Diego correspondent Salvador Rivera, just as the COVID-19 pandemic was beginning. Along with El Paso correspondent Julian Resendiz and South Texas reporter Sandra Sanchez, the three correspondents have covered a wide range of stories, from immigration and border security to cartel violence in Mexico, cross-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 the San Diego correspondent in early 2020.

The players

Rudy Mireles

The host of Border Report Live who leads the discussion with the correspondents.

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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What they’re saying

“Border Report launched in the summer of 2019. San Diego correspondent Salvador Rivera, joined the team in early 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic was taking hold on the nation.”

— Rudy Mireles, Host, Border Report Live

The takeaway

The Border Report team's extensive coverage over the past seven years provides valuable insights and context on the complex, evolving issues impacting the U.S.-Mexico border region, from immigration and security to trade and natural resource disputes. Their on-the-ground reporting and analysis help readers better understand the nuances of these critical national topics.