Brownsville mayor has seen it all before

The World

Brownsville, Texas, is a popular entry point for migrants and its mayor is accustomed to seeing his city depicted as a place  “under siege.” Trey Mendez, mayor of Brownsville, Texas, talks with host Marco Werman about staying focused on assisting his community and the immigrants who transit through it.

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