CBP suspende construcción en el parque Big Bend tras oposición local

CBP suspende construcción en el parque Big Bend tras oposición local

La Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de EE.  UU. (CBP) detuvo la construcción dentro del Parque Nacional Big Bend después de reunirse con ganaderos, sheriffs y funcionarios estatales que cuestionaron la necesidad de nuevas carreteras de patrulla y barreras. La agencia indicó que la pausa permitirá revisar el alcance del proyecto. A principios del mes, contratistas federales comenzaron a despejar la vegetación del desierto y a preparar vías para una iniciativa de seguridad fronteriza de entre 1.

7 y 1. 72 mil millones de dólares, empleando bulldozers en lugares como el cañón Santa Elena. Estas labores generaron críticas de grupos medioambientales, residentes locales y políticos, que advirtieron sobre posibles daños al ecosistema del parque y pusieron en duda su necesidad. La suspensión se produce tras una serie de declaraciones de la dirección de CBP, incluido el comisionado Rodney Scott, quien ordenó la pausa y señaló que la agencia podría revisar sus planes tras las consultas con las partes interesadas.

Actores

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency Federal contractors Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland Bob Krumenaker Keep Big Bend Wild advocacy group U.S. Senator John Cornyn Department of Homeland Security Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Local residents and activists

Ubicaciones

Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States Rio Grande Terrell County, Texas, United States Big Bend Ranch State Park, Texas, United States

Artículos

20 de agosto de 2026
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What's happening at Big Bend? The fight to protect one of America's last wild places
What's happening at Big Bend? The fight to protect one of America's last wild places

CBS News • 20 de ago 18:21

Customs and Border Protection halted work inside Big Bend National Park after officials met with ranchers, sheriffs and state leaders who questioned the need for roads and barriers in the remote area.

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19 de agosto de 2026
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What we know about the controversial border security project in Big Bend National Park
What we know about the controversial border security project in Big Bend National Park

CNN • 19 de ago 11:00

Customs and Border Protection commissioner Rodney Scott halted bulldozing in Big Bend National Park for at least two weeks and said the agency may revise plans for new patrol roads after meeting local officials.

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17 de agosto de 2026
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Trump administration briefly pausing Big Bend National Park border construction
Trump administration briefly pausing Big Bend National Park border construction

AP News • 17 de ago 18:41

The Trump administration temporarily halted work on a border wall segment in Big Bend National Park while Customs and Border Protection chief Rodney Scott conducts an on-ground evaluation.

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14 de agosto de 2026
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‘Devastating’: bulldozers plough through Big Bend national park as Trump’s border work pushes ahead
‘Devastating’: bulldozers plough through Big Bend national park as Trump’s border work pushes ahead

The Guardian • 14 de ago 19:27

Activists captured footage of heavy machinery clearing ground at Santa Elena Canyon as U.S. Customs and Border Protection prepares new patrol roads and barriers in the park, sparking criticism from environmental groups and politicians.

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At Big Bend National Park, bulldozers begin clearing pristine desert land for border barrier work
At Big Bend National Park, bulldozers begin clearing pristine desert land for border barrier work

npr.org • 14 de ago 09:00

Bulldozers have started clearing desert vegetation in Big Bend National Park as part of a $1.7 billion border-security project, prompting opposition from conservation groups and local residents.

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13 de agosto de 2026
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Bulldozers rip into Big Bend National Park, driving anger and heartbreak
Bulldozers rip into Big Bend National Park, driving anger and heartbreak

CNN • 13 de ago 08:00

Federal officials have started clearing land for a $1.72 billion border-security project inside Big Bend National Park, prompting criticism from local officials, former park officials and environmental groups.

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