Chief Rosario “Pete” Vasquez

As of June 1, 2026, all content on this account will be attributed to Chief Rosario “Pete” Vasquez, 28th Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol. With more than 26 years of service to the U.S. Border Patrol, I am proud to lead this exceptional workforce. Together, we’ll remain steadfast in our mission to secure the border, pursue operational excellence, and foster ingenuity—with unwavering commitment, professionalism, and integrity.   #HonorFirst

No tricks. No treats. Just the mission. 🎃 #HappyHalloween

Cross-border partnerships and real-time intelligence sharing delivers results. Thanks to crucial information provided by our agents, the Government of Mexico seized 279 rounds of ammunition before it could reach the U.S.

Two human smugglers transporting three illegal aliens led law enforcement on a dangerous pursuit and crashed into another vehicle while attempting to evade apprehension in Laredo, TX. A concerned citizen alerted USBP to a sedan packed with people traveling at a high rate of speed, then Texas DPS initiated a traffic stop, and the pursuit unfolded. All five people were arrested. The two smugglers are facing state charges for smuggling of persons, while the illegal aliens will be deported. Another stark reminder: smugglers have zero regard for public safety.

Accomplishing the mission on any terrain - keeping our borders secure and protected day in and day out. @USBPChiefRGV @USBPChiefLRT @USBPChiefDRT

USBP agents work tirelessly around the clock to intercept dangerous threats, including sexual predators attempting to illegally enter the country. Agents arrested this Guatemalan national, who is a convicted sex offender with an active arrest warrant and a long record, near Fort Hancock, TX. His arrest record speaks for itself: 🔺 Endangering the welfare of children 🔺 Unlawful contact with a minor 🔺 Reckless endangerment 🔺 Indecent assault He is being prosecuted for illegal reentry, followed by deportation.

During routine highway interdiction training, our agents put their skills to the test. Agents stopped a vehicle on I-15 in Fallbrook, CA, when a K9 alert led to the discovery of 22 bundles of fentanyl hidden inside the vehicle. The driver was arrested and is facing state drug charges. Continuous training ensures our teams are always ready to protect our communities from deadly drugs.

Not in our neighborhoods. ⛔ Agents executed a search warrant at a stash house operating in Laredo, TX, and discovered two smugglers harboring two illegal aliens at the residence. The smugglers are facing federal criminal charges, and the illegal aliens are facing deportation.

Modernizing our enforcement capabilities is essential to our mission. By constructing physical barriers and deploying advanced technology and tactical resources, we enhance our ability to detect and deter illegal immigration, thereby strengthening national security and protecting the American people. @USBPChiefTCA @USBPChiefSDC @CBP @USBPChiefELC @USBPChiefYUM

MURDER SUSPECTS PENDING DEPORTATION🚨 USBP agents apprehended two illegal aliens in Amherst, NY, with active homicide warrants from Honduras. Both fugitives are now in deportation proceedings, pending extradition to Honduras to face the alleged charges. National security begins with knowing who is entering our country and our communities. U.S. Border Patrol agents are working tirelessly to track down, apprehend, and remove dangerous individuals who have slipped through.

WANTED FOR RAPE OF A CHILD🚨 This Ecuadorian national was found in Skowhegan, ME. He is wanted in Ecuador for rape of a child that allegedly occurred over a two-year period. Agents uncovered the international warrant following a records check. He’s now in custody pending deportation.

A car hauler attempted to get through a USBP checkpoint in Laredo, TX, with 23 illegal aliens, including 6 unaccompanied minors, concealed inside the vans he was transporting. The vans’ windows were closed with no air flow in the brutal South Texas heat. The driver is facing federal human smuggling charges, and all 23 illegal aliens will be processed for deportation. Human smuggling is dangerous, reckless, and puts innocent lives at risk.

Overhead Watch 🛩️ With technology taking flight, this real-time aerial surveillance provides unmatched visibility, that extends our reach and offers vital support to our agents on the ground. #AirSupport #Drones #BorderSecurity

We go wherever the mission takes us. U.S. Border Patrol marine units patrol America’s waterways intercepting threats, enforcing the law, and securing our borders. #BorderSecurity

A USBP K9 alerted to a sedan arriving at the I-19 checkpoint in Amado, AZ, prompting further inspection. Agents discovered 82 bundles of meth hidden throughout the vehicle. It’s the end of the road for this driver, who is now facing state drug charges.

Securing our nation's border and protecting American communities is a relentless mission -- FY2026 is proving our strategy works. Approximately 290 miles of new border barriers constructed to reinforce operational control and secure vulnerable terrain. 🛑 Massive narcotics seizures intercepting lethal drugs and keeping them far away from our neighborhoods. Driven by advanced technology, precision targeting, intelligence, and powerful agency partnerships, we are dismantling transnational criminal organizations at every level. Standing watch 24/7 @CBP

Checkpoints are a critical second layer of defense that stop illicit contraband and people from reaching the interior of our country. At a USBP checkpoint in Amado, AZ, agents discovered a load of deadly fentanyl and cocaine hidden in the floor compartment of a vehicle. The driver was arrested and faces drug charges. Layered defense works in protecting America.

Agents apprehended a convicted drug trafficker attempting to slip back into the U.S. after being previously deported. The Salvadoran national is now facing prosecution for illegal re-entry and a one-way ticket out of the country. Illegal aliens who attempt to reenter after removal will face felony prosecution and the outcome will be the same: DEPORTATION.

In a multi-agency operation, USBP, ICE, and local law enforcement apprehended an international fugitive in Santa Maria, CA. The target was an MS-13 gang member with an active warrant for aggravated homicide in El Salvador. This Salvadoran national is pending removal proceedings. US Border Patrol San Diego Sector

A suspected key coordinator of a human smuggling network was arrested in Mission, TX, for allegedly organizing the movement and harboring of illegal aliens throughout South Texas. Agents’ relentless investigative work secured the arrest warrant for the Mexican national. He now faces federal prosecution for alien smuggling.

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