A former Guatemalan congressman has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for his role in an international drug trafficking conspiracy, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. of the Eastern District of Texas.
The Texas Department of Public Safety made several arrest over the past few weeks, including several who were in the country illegally and wanted for child sexual assault.
In a historic moment in Texas border security, the Texas National Guard has now been officially deputized under Title 8, giving them the authority to execute immigration enforcement duties. On Friday,
Consulates from Peru, Guatemala and Mexico have been using community forums, social media and other platforms such as WhatsApp in recent weeks to get the word out about their services. They have seen an increase in demands as the uncertainty of deportation remains high in the communities they serve.
A former Guatemalan congressman has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for his role in an international drug trafficking conspiracy, announced Acting