In our latest "postcard," reporter Jason Buch explores the natural beauty ... and pervasive surveillance ... of the Texas #border region on a unique two-wheeled journey. https://www.texasobserver.org/postcard-laredo-border-wall/
Postcard: A caliche road that runs for several miles along the river through Laredo, built by U.S. Border Patrol, offers a unique way to explore the region and appreciate its natural beauty ... and the pervasiveness of #border militarization. https://www.texasobserver.org/postcard-laredo-border-wall/
#nature #cycling #BikeTooter #immigration #culture #photography
The sun is low over Nuevo Laredo as David Patricio and three friends start unloading gravel and mountain bikes for their evening ride along the Rio Grande, but this is no ordinary group outing along the #border ... https://www.texasobserver.org/postcard-laredo-border-wall/
#cycling #BikeTooter #HumanRights #nature #ICE #Texas #culture
From Jason Buch: “We’re gonna be riding around areas where most everybody thinks it’s unsafe. And you’re gonna see that there’s really nothing to be worried about. We’re just out here having a good time.” https://www.texasobserver.org/postcard-laredo-border-wall/