The United States Northern Command will deploy an additional 1,140 soldiers to the southern border, in direct support of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) office. This action will be complemented by the integration of specialized units in intelligence, engineering, and strategic communication to reinforce coordination with civilian agencies in the area.
According to the Washington Post, among the troops being sent are elements of a motorized brigade equipped with 20-ton Stryker armored vehicles, aimed at strengthening security and logistical capabilities in the region. Authorization for this additional deployment was confirmed by two defense officials speaking anonymously last Friday.
The Department of Defense seeks to increase its operational capacity to address contingencies and ensure compliance with immigration and national security measures promoted by the U.S. government. The deployment of Stryker armored vehicles reflects a shift in the operational approach, expanding patrolling and tactical response capabilities in strategic sectors of the border.
The total number of military personnel deployed to the southern border reaches approximately 7,500, including soldiers and Marines collaborating with the CBP on various tasks. This intensification of military presence is in response to the increase in migrant arrivals and the expectation of new migrant caravans.
The deployed troops mainly belong to the 2nd Stryker Brigade of the 4th Infantry Division, based in Fort Carson, Colorado. Although neither Northern Command spokespeople nor Pentagon spokespersons have responded to requests for comment, it is expected that U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will order the sending of between 2,500 and 3,000 additional active-duty soldiers to the border with Mexico.
