1. There is already a wall between Mexico and US. Well ok, a fence between parts of it. pic.twitter.com/cCmSFyeJyq

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

2. One section runs through all of El Paso, splitting it from Juarez, a town of 2 million pic.twitter.com/Lf98BTPjYH

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

3. It is just part of El Paso now. It cuts through parks pic.twitter.com/GZZNaehUUH

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

4. Through fields pic.twitter.com/umhun8Nd1i

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

5. Through more parks pic.twitter.com/z6eYLzP0hK

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

6. Through empty lots pic.twitter.com/4OIYmNpRkv

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

7. And more parks. It is like the edge in a video game that you always bump up against. pic.twitter.com/LWFw2wh1QO

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

8. Beyond it is Juarez, which plays out like a semi-silent drama that is always on & always easy to watch pic.twitter.com/tuFiDahDjy

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

9. Many El Paso homes are wedged against the fence. Those living in them rarely notice it pic.twitter.com/NQO2gM9zLN

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

10. Ana Ugues: “Border just don't bother me. I am Mexican-American. But really more American.” pic.twitter.com/mAJy7Votey

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

11. Dolores: “For me it is a freedom fence. We need one across the entire length of the border. For safety.” pic.twitter.com/UXn6V8LHR1

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

12. Blanca: “Freedom, safety, & a good job. I have them. Those on the other side of the fence don’t have that.” pic.twitter.com/dz8RMBXj4s

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

13. Vito & Veronica live 30 ft from the fence in an empty part of town. They hear gunshots nightly from beyond it pic.twitter.com/mH8WRg6GR0

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

14. Each morning they find things left from the night before. Like simple ladders pic.twitter.com/bldptprPr5

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

15. Discarded boots pic.twitter.com/BylUcxP3of

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

16. Vito shows me how easy it is to climb the fence, scaling to the top in seconds. pic.twitter.com/mye7CJfyoG

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

17. There are legal crossings from El Paso to Juarez, over three busy foot bridges pic.twitter.com/1RgWuQy9tZ

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

18. Most people cross into El Paso to shop at the downtown streets filled with stores of jeans, dresses & lingerie. pic.twitter.com/yKcG0emyuM

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

19. Or they cross to work. Priscilla comes twice a week to clean homes. She isn't supposed to earn money. pic.twitter.com/dv0pT5FHtp

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

20. Others go from El Paso into Juarez; mostly to visit family. Like Cesar to visit his mother. pic.twitter.com/V3I5p7A8SX

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

21. Or for cheaper prescriptions and doctor visits. Naomi crosses into Juarez for physical therapy weekly pic.twitter.com/mIRyQ0cLzx

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

22. Crossing only takes 5 minutes. pic.twitter.com/iUjON8kvRe

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

23. The actual border, is rather simple pic.twitter.com/KWhVyZCcpc

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016

24. Although at night, guys hang out at the apogee and shoot the shit. pic.twitter.com/5LItBQiTvC

— Chris Arnade (@Chris_arnade) July 1, 2016