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CBP announces Pete Vasquez to be new Border Patrol chief
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CBP announces Pete Vasquez to be new Border Patrol chief

The Hill · Jun 1, 2026, 7:01 PM

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Monday that Rosario “Pete” Vasquez will serve as Border Patrol chief. Vasquez, who has more than 26 years of experience with the Border Patrol, according to CBP, will succeed Mike Banks in the role. Banks stepped down last month after roughly 15 mon

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