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.
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The U.S. and Guatemala Reached an Asylum Deal: Here’s What It Means
President Trump says the deal will take effect soon. But there are still major obstacles to clear — and uncertainty about its potential effectiveness.
After Tariff Threat, Trump Says Guatemala Has Agreed to New Asylum Rules
The administration has signed an agreement with Guatemala to require migrants who travel through that country to seek asylum there instead of in the United States.
Trump Threatens Guatemala With Tariffs Over Migrants
Trump said he would punish Guatemala for failing to sign a deal intended to reduce the flow of migrants to the U.S.
Mexico’s Crackdown at Its Southern Border, Prompted by Trump, Scares Migrants From Crossing
Increased enforcement along the border with Guatemala, which began in recent days, has made crossing into Mexico harder. This has dissuaded migrants from traveling north.
Guatemala’s Presidential Election May Be a Blow to Anti-Corruption Effort
The race will head to a runoff in August as a former first lady and a former prisons director vie for the presidency. Neither candidate has made fighting corruption a priority.
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.
Trump Wants to Cut Aid to Central America. Here Are Some of the Dozens of U.S.-Funded Programs.
President Trump has vowed to cut aid to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador over migration. But the cuts could impact the very programs designed to encourage people to stay.
Where Does Aid to Central America Go? Police Officers, Farmers and NGOs
President Trump has called for cutting off aid to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, where many migrants are fleeing violence and poverty. Advocates say withdrawing aid compounds those problems.
Trump Turns U.S. Policy in Central America on Its Head
His plan to cut aid to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador is “shooting yourself in the foot,” said one human rights worker. Mexico has urged more funding for development.