Drifting anti-immigrant buoys in Rio Grande temporarily close two bridges with Mexico

Rising Rio Grande waters, expected to reach moderate flood levels by Friday night, have caused the temporary closure of two international bridges linking Eagle Pass, Texas, and Mexico due to drifting anti-immigrant buoys. The buoys, intended to prevent illegal crossings, have drifted out of place, obstructing the bridges. This situation underscores the ongoing tensions between immigration enforcement and border infrastructure safety, highlighting the potential unintended consequences of such measures. The closures could impact trade and local communities reliant on these vital crossing points.