A plan that homeland security officials once praised as a deterrent for Central Americans considering the long journey through Mexico is being expanded.
Author: ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS
Asylum Deal With Guatemala Is Contentious, Despite U.S. Assurances
A deal requiring Guatemala to absorb Central American migrants is deeply unpopular in the country. On a visit, a top Trump administration official pushed the deal’s merits and gave some new details.
U.S. Promises Security Aid, but No Funds, to Guatemala to Curb Migration
In Guatemala, the homeland security secretary offset requests for restoring funding cuts by offering hands-on assistance from United States agents and investigators.
One Dept. Limited Their Protections. Another Singled Out Their Countries for Rights Violations.
Even as homeland security has sought to tighten borders, the State Department is highlighting some of the abuses that have sent people fleeing to the United States.