A man was sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection with a deadly human smuggling operation, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Alan Vargas-Gonzalez, 23, of Mexico, and five other immigrants were arrested on April 17, 2025, in Eagle Pass. Authorities said Vargas-Gonzalez served as t...
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