At the same time, Mexico announced it was closing its southern border with Guatemala and Belize as a way to impede the northward travel of migrants. Under a Trump policy implemented amid the pandemic and continued by the Biden administration, the vast majority of migrants coming to the border are being quickly expelled. After the meetings in Mexico, Gonzalez will travel to Guatemala to meet with President Alejandro Giammattei. The Honduras-born Zuñiga is a veteran diplomat, expert on Latin America issues and outspoken advocate for better control of how money is spent in Central America. “He also will hold our partners accountable for their commitments to address root causes of migration and the increase in arrivals of unaccompanied children at the U.S. southern border,” Price said.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 22, 2021 21:49 UTC