U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on June 1, 2026, that Rosario "Pete" Vasquez will take on the role of Border Patrol chief. Vasquez has over 26 years of experience with the Border Patrol and will succeed Mike Banks, who resigned from the position last month after serving for approximately 15 months.
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Pete Vasquez appointed as new Border Patrol chief by CBP
Rosario "Pete" Vasquez has been appointed as the new Border Patrol chief by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. He brings over 26 years of experience to the role, succeeding Mike Banks, who stepped down last month.
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