Overview
El Paso and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, form one of the largest cross-border metropolitan areas in the world, linked by several international bridges over the Rio Grande. U.S. Customs and Border Protection operates the ports of entry on the U.S. side.
History
The two cities grew up as a single community at the Paso del Norte. The border along the Rio Grande was fixed after the Mexican–American War, and a long boundary dispute over the shifting river was settled by the Chamizal Convention of 1963. The Chamizal National Memorial in El Paso commemorates the agreement.
Today
The main crossings include the Paso del Norte, Stanton Street, Bridge of the Americas and Ysleta–Zaragoza bridges, carrying commuters, shoppers and commercial trucks. Cross-border trade supports warehouses, logistics and manufacturing on both sides.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.