Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday claimed that a lack of 'climate adaptation and climate resilience' in Northern Triangle countries was one of the root causes of the migration crisis at the southern U.S. border -- along with a list of other issues including violence and government corruption.
in April, she spoke extensively of the list of issues she believes are root causes.
"We are looking at extensive storm damage because of extreme climate, we're looking at drought in an area in a region where agriculture is one of the most traditionally important basis for their economy, we're looking at what's happening in terms of food scarcity as a result of that and in fact, incredible food insecurity, which we used to call hunger food insecurity," she said.
"And we are looking at, therefore, a number of issues that also relate to poverty, extreme poverty. And also there's violence obviously coming out of those regions," she said."When you look at the root causes, we're also looking at issues of corruption. Again, we're looking at the issue of climate resiliency and then the concern about a lack of economic opportunity."On Tuesday, Harris touted a $310 million investment the U.S.
Recently, the Biden administration has said it is considering sending cash to Central America to dissuade migrants from making the journey north -- a proposal that has picked up opposition from Republicans.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Vice President Kamala Harris to chair National Space CouncilSenior White House officials confirmed Saturday the Biden administration would maintain the National Space Council that was revived under the Trump administration—and that Vice Pres. Kamala Harris would serve as chair.
Read more »
Vice President Harris leading small business outreach in White House recovery plan pushVice President Kamala Harris is taking on a leading role as an ambassador to small businesses, particularly in underrepresented communities.
Read more »
U.S. Vice President Harris to go to Guatemala, Mexico June 7-8U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Wednesday she will travel to Guatemala and Mexico next month, as she spearheads the Biden administration's efforts to deal with an increase in migration at the U.S. southern border.
Read more »
First lady, Vice President Harris highlight different paths to motherhoodWith families around the country preparing to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, first lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are putting a new national spotlight on less traditional types of motherhood. The two most high-profile women in the Biden administration came to motherhood in different ways but share one common thread: They both stepped into the role as stepmothers.
Read more »
On the Profoundly Modern Marriage of Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff'For decades, popular culture has told American women that they had a choice—marriage or career. The idea that you could marry for the first time in your late 40s was something unimaginable to my mother’s generation.'
Read more »