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

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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.

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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