The White House Says Plans to Address Migration Causes Are Showing Results

The White House says plans to address the causes of migration show results, the White House’s strategy to curb irregular migration to the United States from Central America focuses on job creation, economic investment, and support for human rights. Biden administration officials say it’s showing results, but analysts warn against unrealistic expectations.

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A sharp increase in migrants crossing the border between the United States and Mexico posed a political crisis for President Joe Biden at the start of his administration. He tasked Vice President Kamala Harris with leading a ‘root causes’ strategy, largely banking on the use of American investments to improve living conditions in three Central American nations known as the Northern Triangle: Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala.

Migration experts say reducing irregular migration through investments will take decades. Ruiz Soto says the success of this strategy depends on more than what the White House is doing. It needs the governments of the region to commit to significant improvements.

In March, the White House released an updated fact sheet showing $5.2 billion in financial commitments from private organizations. The investment, the White House said, is expected to create economic opportunities in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.

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