Daniel Gonzalez

1 week ago | azcentral.com | Daniel Gonzalez

ELOY ― U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari made a surprise oversight visit to a federal immigration detention center in Eloy, where she said female detainees described "sickening" conditions, including harassment, abuse, mistreatment and racist language by detention officers.

2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Daniel Gonzalez

Maritime smuggling attempts are increasing along the California coast as migrants try to circumvent border fences. A recent panga boat incident resulted in multiple migrant drownings, including children. Apprehensions in the San Diego Sector have dropped significantly since the implementation of stricter border policies. SAN DIEGO — Border Patrol Agent Justin Castrejon parked his vehicle on a hill with a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.

1 month ago | azcentral.com | Daniel Gonzalez

Illegal immigration in the Yuma sector has dropped to its lowest point in 16 years following new Trump administration policies. The new policies include ending "catch and release," prosecuting illegal crossings, and deploying troops to the border. The Border Patrol has shifted its focus to combating drug smuggling and criminal organizations. YUMA — Brent Smart buckled into the cockpit of an A-Star four-seater helicopter, pulled a green pilot's helmet over his head and prepared for takeoff.

1 month ago | azcentral.com | Daniel Gonzalez

Border Patrol Chief Justin De La Torre says employers who hire undocumented workers are contributing to migrant deaths and empowering cartels. De La Torre and several Latin American consuls warned migrants of the dangers of crossing the border illegally in extreme heat. Migrant arrests, rescues and deaths have decreased, attributed to a policy change under the Trump administration.

1 month ago | azcentral.com | Daniel Gonzalez

Pope Francis, the first pontiff with Latin American roots, drew huge crowds during his 2016 visit to Mexico. Remember that visit through The Republic and azcentral.com's articles and photographs. What I remember most about covering Pope Francis’ historic visit to Mexico in 2016 was the waiting. Waiting for the pope to touch down in Mexico City as the first pontiff with Latin American roots to visit Mexico. Then waiting for the pope to drive past in the popemobile.