‘Devastating’: bulldozers plough through Big Bend national park as Trump’s border work pushes ahead

theguardian.com·Roque Planas·2026-08-14T19:27:08.000Z
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Humanitarian Reporting

This article documents human rights concerns or humanitarian issues using credible institutional sources. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on the ongoing construction of new border infrastructure in and around Big Bend National Park, including the use of bulldozers to build roads and barriers near the Santa Elena Canyon, despite opposition from environmental advocates, local communities, and bipartisan political leaders. The article highlights concerns over environmental damage and the use of emergency waivers to bypass environmental protections, even as illegal crossings in the area remain low.

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