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Local Newspaper Closure Fuels Misinformation Ahead of Elections

12/13/2025

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The closure of the local newspaper in Del Rio, Texas has left residents exposed to misinformation about immigration and crime.
The Val Verde Border Humanitarian Coalition (VVBHC) served as a respite center for migrants, assisting more than 57,000 individuals in 2023.
Studies show immigrants are less likely to commit offenses than U.S.-born citizens, countering crime-immigration claims.
As misinformation surged ahead of the 2024 elections, community members called for fact-checking.

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Story summary

The closure of the local newspaper in Del Rio, Texas has left residents exposed to misinformation about immigration and crime.
The Val Verde Border Humanitarian Coalition (VVBHC) served as a respite center for migrants, assisting more than 57,000 individuals in 2023.
Studies show immigrants are less likely to commit offenses than U.S.-born citizens, countering crime-immigration claims.
As misinformation surged ahead of the 2024 elections, community members called for fact-checking.