Chief Rosario “Pete” Vasquez

@USBPChief

Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, honored to lead the elite men and the women of the USBP in securing our nation’s border.

Washington, DC

youtube.com/@USBorderPatrol

Born May 28, 1924

Joined October 2016

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Chief Rosario “Pete” Vasquez
@USBPChief
Jun 2
As of June 1, 2026, all content on this account will be attributed to Chief Rosario “Pete” Vasquez, 28th Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol. With more than 26 years of service to the U.S. Border Patrol, I am proud to lead this exceptional workforce. Together, we’ll remain
Chief Rosario “Pete” Vasquez
@USBPChief
4h
A Valluco gang member with a prior assault conviction ignored a deportation order and attempted to illegally reenter the U.S. Now he’s facing felony reentry charges and a fast track out of the country. A deportation order is a legal consequence, not a recommendation. Criminal
Chief Rosario “Pete” Vasquez
@USBPChief
19h
USBP agents from Spokane Sector assisted the U.S. Marshals in arresting an Argentinian national wanted for MURDER in Mexico. The suspect allegedly strangled the victim in his home before fleeing to the U.S. The illegal alien is off the streets and is pending extradition to
Chief Rosario “Pete” Vasquez
@USBPChief
23h
THE BORDER IS CLOSED.⛔ We are on the front lines 24/7, leveraging every available resource to protect our borders. If you cross illegally, you will be apprehended, prosecuted, and returned to your country.
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Chief Rosario “Pete” Vasquez
@USBPChief
Aug 10
27 APPREHENDED OFF THE COAST OF CABO ROJO⛔ Agents responded to assist the Puerto Rico Police Maritime Unit as a high-speed sea pursuit unfolded. A vessel overloaded with 27 illegal aliens from four different countries was intercepted. The illegal aliens will be processed and