Drones on the U.S.-Mexico Border
The Department of Homeland Security's unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone, program has grown exponentially since its creation just a few years ago. While Congressional allies and DHS herald the success of border drones, critics have questioned the cost and the effectiveness of the program.
The Drone Makers And Their Friends In Washington
Drone makers are the rising stars in the defense industry. Some of the most successful companies making these controversial unmanned vehicles are located in Southern California and elsewhere around the west. And they have big supporters in Washington.
- By Jill Replogle
- July 5, 2012
New Drone Radar Reveals Border Patrol 'Gotaways' In High Numbers
Center for Investigative Reporting finds the U.S. Border Patrol has caught a fraction of the border crossers spotted by a sophisticated sensor mounted on unmanned spy aircraft and flown over remote stretches of desert. This revelation casts doubts on claims that the area is more secure than ever
The 2012 Stories From The Border
The Latino vote, The Best Quesadilla of 2012, border drones, Nafta and piggy banks, Fronteras Desk looks back at some of their favorite stories of the year.
After Clamping Down On Land Border, Homeland Security Takes To The Sea
After years of increasing the volume of border agents, DHS is now increasingly taking to the air and the water to boost national security.
- By Hernán Rozemberg
- July 3, 2012
Mixed Feelings On Border Drones: Boon To National Security, Threat To Privacy
High-tech surveillance systems are being used to patrol the U.S. borders. Experts say they're worth every penny of the $18 million price tag. But opponents say the government can now spy into anyone’s backyard without their consent.
- By Hernán Rozemberg
- July 5, 2012
Homeland Security Expands Use Of Drones On The Border
The Department of Homeland Security now has 10 unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, monitoring the U.S.-Mexico border.
- By Hernán Rozemberg
- July 3, 2012
