The Trump administration intends to end foreign aid for Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, a move that Democrats called “reckless” and “counterproductive” in addressing the problems that cause people to flee to the U.S.
Some Democrats said the move "will only result in more children and families being forced to make the dangerous journey north to the U.S.-Mexico border."Joshua Roberts / ReutersGet breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings.
The spokesperson said"we will be engaging Congress as part of this process," which could mean it needs Congress' approval to end funding. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., who is the top Democrat on the Republican-chaired Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, called the decision"irresponsible" and “reckless” and he urged Democrats and Republicans to reject it.
Crime and violence in the three Central American countries are seen as motivating thousands of people to flee and seek asylum in the United States. Some have advocated that more aid, not less, to the Central American countries would help ease the pressures on people to leave for Mexico and the United States.
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