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Foam Buoys Block Rio Grande | Odessa News
Three hundred giant foam buoys are floating along the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass, Texas, part of a 500-mile “Smart Wall” barrier system launched by the Trump administration to curb illegal crossings, drug smuggling, and human trafficking. While U.S. Customs says it’s boosting border safety and deterring risky river crossings, critics warn it could worsen flooding, endanger livestock and infrastructure, and restrict public access to Shelby Park — now also closed under Operation Lone Star. Fifteen miles are already deployed, with 112 more in progress, sparking debate over security, environmental…
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