
Senator Mark Kelly's Border Strategy: Economic Development as a Defense Against Cartel Activity
Douglas, Ariz., borderlands pose challenges for a wall. Senator Kelly, a Democrat, collaborates with GOP mayor Huish to improve entry, combat smuggling.

The area around Douglas, Ariz., is characterized by rugged and treacherous terrain, with steep canyons and rocky mountain walls, making it unsuitable for a large steel wall but unfortunately ideal for cartels engaged in smuggling operations from Mexico.
Senator Mark Kelly's Intimate Knowledge
Serving as a Democratic senator in Arizona and being considered as a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Mark Kelly is well acquainted with this challenging region, a fact recognized even by the state's Republicans.
Collaborative Efforts for Economic Stability
Despite their political differences, Mayor Donald Huish, a member of the G.O.P., and Senator Kelly have been in close communication regarding the development of Douglas. They have been working on a plan to upgrade the city into an official and expanded port of entry into the United States, aiming to boost the economic prospects of the area and combat the criminal activities of the coyotes and cartels operating in the region.
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