By Antonio Garza
President Joe Biden’s first 100 days have been tested by tens of thousands of people arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border. A combination of COVID-19, climate change and the perceived “open door policy” of the Biden administration have contributed to create yet another border crisis.
It’s not a surprise. Border and immigration policies are difficult challenges, and there are no quick fixes. But there is one often overlooked response where swift action could make a significant and immediate difference: expanding and targeting guest worker visas.
In March, U.S. authorities encountered an estimated 170,000 migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. These individuals left their communities for multiple reasons, including violence, political instability, and few economic opportunities in Central America. The pandemic-worsened economic crisis and November’s back-to-back hurricanes Eta and Iota also exacerbated tensions and food insecurity.
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