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Retired Federal Agent & Author
Victor Avila
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Victor Avila
Mr. Victor Avila is a retired Supervisory Special Agent with ICE-HSI U.S. Immigration and Customs – Homeland Security Investigations, under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ICE enforces federal laws governing border control, customs, trade, and immigration to promote homeland security and public safety. Mr. Avila has been recognized by ICE and HSI for his exemplary service and professional accomplishments while serving as Special Agent at the El Paso Field Office and as an Assistant Attaché assigned to the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez and U.S. Embassies located in Spain, Portugal, and Mexico City.
Signed Into Law
After years of diligent work, Victor Avila’s hard work paid off and Congress finally passed the
Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act
and on November 18, 2021, President Biden signed the Bill into Law. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] and received bipartisan support. The law will go a long ways in protecting our law enforcement officers outside of the United States.
Victor In Action
Victor is an incredible speaker who can capture any room, he will bring tremendous value to your next events whether it’s a Keynote, Panel or Virtual event, he tells his story in a manner that inspires and motivates any audience member.
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"It's important to make the hard right decision instead of the easy wrong one"
- VICTOR AVILA
Survivor Story
Victor Avila is a retired Supervisory Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Victor will share the story of the ambush by the Los Zetas drug cartel while on assignment in Mexico where he suffered multiple gunshot wounds, and Special Agent Jaime Zapata was tragically killed in the line of duty. Victor attributes his survival to the grace of God and continues to seek justice for the Zapata and Avila families.
Human Trafficking
Victor is a subject matter expert in human trafficking investigations, and has dismantled several transnational human trafficking organizations, rescuing countless women and children from sexual exploitation and forced labor conditions. Victor talks about real world cases and solutions to combat this heinous crime.
Border & National Security
Border security is a national security and public safety issue. Aside from illegal immigration, Victor goes into depth describing how the lack of border security creates a ripple effect seen throughout the nation. Communities around the country will be impacted in the criminal justice system, health care system and school system among others due to the cartels taking advantage of our open border, increasing the rate of drug trafficking, human trafficking/smuggling and violence.
Public Safety
Unfortunately, sanctuary cities in the United States often do the opposite of their intended purpose. Instead of protecting refugees fleeing from horrific conditions in their home countries, the policies in these cities protect criminals. Several times, when illegal immigrants are detained in these cities, they are released whether or not they have a criminal record. Sanctuary city policies do more harm than good and do not put the US citizen first. This is a flawed system that must be fixed.
Mr. Victor Avila is among the best public speakers I have had the pleasure to witness. Mr. Avila gave a compelling talk on issues and challenges at the border, along with his perspective on how government should address this important national security issue. He was able to bring to bear his vast and unique experience as a former ICE Agent along with his cultural awareness and knowledge of the facts, and distill issues in such a way as to be understandable and relevant to the average concerned citizen. Victor’s presence as a leader and thinker also made him extremely relatable to the audience, both from the perspective of a law enforcement professional as well as a husband and father. I left Victor’s speech feeling well informed, motivated to take action and edified by his love of America and its people.
Victor Avila is one of the most riveting speakers I have heard in a long time. In fact, I have made it a point to catch as many of his appearances as I possibly can. His work as a federal agent/diplomat is one of the most dramatic and descriptive life experiences I have ever heard. But in addition to the retelling of his experiences, Victor has impressed me with his willingness, even eagerness, to continue to serve this country. Besides the danger he has experienced, it is apparent that he is nowhere close to abandoning the urge he has to protect and serve the United States. I’m am quite certain that he is not finished as I learned that, within the past few months, he has undertaken to travel to the Texas border and do whatever he can to make a difference in the onslaught of illegal aliens invading this country. He is using his skills and training, without portfolio, to assist the efforts in the Rio Grande Valley and to learn all he can. It is impressive beyond words that Mr. Avila is putting himself in danger to be of continued value to this country. There is much more to come from him.
Victor is a compelling speaker with a harrowing story of his experience as a US agent operating in Mexico. He delivers his message in plain language that connects with the audience at a human level, while linking his personal experiences to broader international issues that are top of mind for Americans.
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Mexican Cartels
Mexican cartels need to be designated as foreign terrorist organizations (FTO’s). Victor speaks on his personal experience with these bloodthirsty cartels, and describes them as highly sophisticated networks that systematically terrorize the citizens of Mexico using several tactics, including murder, kidnapping and rape. These groups have no regard for human life and control the country of Mexico, in addition to being responsible for sending drugs and criminals into the United States. Victor provides the latest cartel trends and the direct impact they have on our communities throughout the US.
Illegal Immigration
The current US immigration policies in place are harmful to the United States and must be reevaluated. The open border policy that is currently in place continues to invite millions of illegal aliens to our southern border, and most times they are successful in entering our country. This is unsustainable and will change the fabric of our country. These immigration policies must be strengthened in order to discourage illegal immigration, and promote legal immigration. Those seeking to enter our country legally must be placed first and those that enter illegally must face consequences for doing so in order to protect the sovereignty of the United States.
Policing In America
The police are under attack in our country. As a law enforcement officer for 20 years, Victor will share his observation on the direction that policing in America is taking. Victor believes law enforcement should be left in the hands of our police chiefs and sheriffs rather than our elected officials. As a big supporter of all levels of law enforcement, Victor promotes accountability and backing of our police officers and agents.
Officer Wellness
The suicide rate amongst our law enforcement officers is at all time high. This is unacceptable as many resources are available to those that are struggling with mental wellness and post traumatic stress. Victor shares his own experience of hardship in the aftermath of the shooting with his identity, employment and family.
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