The Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, It will undertake the mission of curbing irregular migration from Central America and coordinating with El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala to combat the problems of violence and corruption causing the flight of its citizens to the north.
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In a conversation with the press in the White House, the President of the US, Joe Biden, announced the announcement Wednesday, describing Harris as the most qualified person for the job.
“If she speaks, she will speak on my behalf and does not need to consult with me first,” said Biden, who as vice president of Barack Obama (2009-2017) has taken on a similar role.
After a new immigration boom in 2014, Biden designed the Plan for the Prosperity Alliance for the Northern Triangle of Central America (El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala) to donate $ 750 million to those countries to tackle the causes of migration: poverty, lack of economic opportunity and violence.
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In response to his appointment, Harris acknowledged that “there is no doubt that a complex situation exists” and spoke of the need to strengthen the border while strengthening relations with the countries of the Northern Triangle and cooperation with the Northern Triangle. private sector.
There is no doubt that a complex situation exists
Specifically, the vice president will have two duties, administrative officials detailed in a telephone press conferenceThe first goal is to stop the irregular arrival of migrants to the United States. with measures to strengthen the border and programs so that Central Americans can process their asylum applications from their countries of origin.
Second, Harris will oversee diplomatic efforts to strengthen cooperation with the Northern Triangle countries, where most of the migrants who have arrived in the United States in recent weeks come from.
In this sense, Harris’ goal will be to help those countries fight corruption and provide economic opportunities for their citizens. and strengthen its institutions and the rule of law.
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The vice president has already begun to assume her new responsibility. Last Wednesday, he spoke by phone with the US high-level delegation that met with the US on Tuesday Mexican government and that it is now going to Guatemala.
At this point, Harris has no plans to travel to Central America, one of the officials explained. However, in an interview with CBS, the vice president promised to visit the border with Mexico, although she has not stated whether she will do so anytime soon.
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