José Olivares

José Olivares is an investigative journalist reporting on immigration enforcement, U.S. operations in Latin America, and human rights. His award-winning reporting revealing wrongdoing, mismanagement, and abuses of power by state actors and private companies has been published by national and international news organizations, including The Guardian, The Intercept, Drop Site News, and other publications. He is originally from Mexico City and is based in Brooklyn.

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A Mexican surveillance giant you’ve never heard of is now watching the US border

Grupo Seguritech quietly built a $1.27 billion surveillance empire. Now it's expanding into the US and across Latin America

José OlivaresRest of WorldApril 8, 2026

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