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‘Scared of crossing the border’: The Arizona farmers who rely on Mexican workers

Published October 30, 2026 8:28 am • Updated October 30, 2026 8:28 am •
‘Scared of crossing the border’: The Arizona farmers who rely on Mexican workers
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The vast produce farms of Yuma County, Arizona, rely heavily on foreign workers who cross the border every day from Mexico. John Boelts, a farmer and staunch supporter of US President Donald Trump, praises the administration’s strict border controls – though he says that competing Republican factions have complicated efforts to hire foreign labourers.

The vast produce farms of Yuma County, Arizona, rely heavily on foreign workers who cross the border every day from Mexico. John Boelts, a farmer and staunch supporter of US President Donald Trump, praises the administration’s strict border controls – though he says that competing Republican factions have complicated efforts to hire foreign labourers.

Source: France 24 — Original report ↗

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Original source: France 24 ↗