There is a new Chief of the U. S. Border Patrol.

Raul Ortiz has been named the Chief of the U. S. Border Patrol. Ortiz replaces Rodney S. Scott. Scott , appointed by former President Donald Trump , had served in the position for 17 months. Chief Ortiz has served in a wide variety of positions in his 29 year career with the Border Patrol including Chief Patrol Agent of the Del Rio Sector in Texas and most recently as Deputy Chief of the U. S. Border Patrol.