Lazos transfronterizos, firmes tras la balacera de El Paso

Following a shooting at a Walmart in El Paso by a Texan targeting Hispanics, the bond between El Paso and Ciudad Juárez remains strong. Community leaders in Juárez did not call for a boycott of El Paso, a city reliant on Mexican shoppers. Instead, Mexicans continued crossing the border for work, shopping, and school. The shooter is seen as an outsider, and a recent survey shows strong familial and social ties between the two cities, with thousands crossing daily for work and study.

What was the reaction of Juárez community leaders to the El Paso shooting?

• They called for a boycott of El Paso.

• They emphasized the importance of maintaining ties with El Paso.

• They increased security at the border.

• They organized protests against El Paso.

How did the Mexican community respond in the days following the shooting?

• They stopped crossing the border.

• They continued their daily activities as usual.

• They organized a vigil at the border.

• They demanded stricter border controls.

How is the shooter perceived by the local community?

• As an outsider who did not understand the community.

• As a misunderstood individual.

• As a hero for some community members.

• As a local resident with grievances.

What percentage of Ciudad Juárez residents have a connection in El Paso?

• 50-60%

• 60-70%

• 75-80%

• 85-90%

How many residents of Juárez cross the border daily for work or study?

• 5,000-10,000

• 20,000-25,000

• 10,000-15,000

• 15,000-20,000