Newsy Goes To Mexico-Guatemala Border To Assess Harris' Migration Plan

Vice President Kamala Harris has urged Central American migrants not to come to the US, as she seeks cooperation from Guatemala and Mexico on border security. Migrants face numerous challenges, including corruption and violence, as they journey through the Mexico-Guatemala border. Despite increased enforcement, many still find ways to cross. The US aims to improve regional conditions through investments and aid, but hope remains limited for those fleeing violence and poverty.

What is Vice President Kamala Harris's main message to Central American migrants?

• To seek asylum in the U.S.

• To not come to the U.S.

• To wait for better conditions

• To apply for U.S. citizenship

What are some of the obstacles migrants face at the Mexico-Guatemala border?

• Lack of transportation

• Bribery and violence

• Language barriers

• Weather conditions

How are some migrants managing to cross the border despite increased enforcement?

• By using legal documents

• By bribing police or paying smugglers

• By seeking help from NGOs

• By traveling in large groups

What is one of the strategies of the Biden administration to address migration issues?

• Building a wall

• Deploying troops to enforce borders

• Increasing visa quotas

• Providing free transportation

What is the Biden administration hoping to achieve with investments and aid in Central America?

• To improve living conditions

• To reduce trade barriers

• To increase tourism

• To promote U.S. culture