As US border crossings surge, Biden asks Latin America for help. It's a tough sell.

Latin American governments have been lobbying Washington for more humanitarian aid, funding to process asylum requests and long-term investment to shore up local economies and deter migration, but some leaders say assistance thus far has been lacking.

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