Honduran delegation headed to Washington seeking U.S. aid to stem migration -government sources Honduran Foreign Minister Lisandro Rosales will on Friday lead a delegation to Washington to seek economic help following two devastating hurricanes that have contributed to increased immigration, three Honduran government sources said. Hurricanes Eta and Iota, which hit Honduras two weeks apart around November, flooded vast areas, destroyed homes and caused about $1.8 billion in damages, affecting some 4 million people, Honduran officials said.Reuters | Updated: 07-04-2021 23:16 IST | Created: 07-04-2021 23:16 IST
Honduran Foreign Minister Lisandro Rosales will on Friday lead a delegation to Washington to seek economic help following two devastating hurricanes that have contributed to increased immigration, three Honduran government sources said.
The nations of Central America created their own economic problems by setting up borders that restrict the flow of goods and people; Americans haven't helped in that regard
UPDATE 1-Honduras targets U.S. aid for reconstruction after hurricanes Reuters 2 hrs ago
(Recasts with statements from Honduras)
TEGUCIGALPA, April 9 (Reuters) - Honduras said on Friday it wants to use U.S. aid aimed at reducing migratory pressures in Central America to help rebuild areas battered by hurricanes last year, as officials from the two countries met in Washington.
U.S. President Joe Biden has earmarked $4 billion for Central America, where Hondurans, Guatemalans and Salvadorans have helped spur a jump in unlawful immigration to the United States, creating a major challenge for his administration.
Honduras was hard hit by two major hurricanes that struck Central America late last year, and its government said in a statement that 95% of its citizens involved in the recent pick-up in migration were from areas affected by the storms.
(Recasts with statements from Honduras)
TEGUCIGALPA, April 9 (Reuters) - Honduras said on Friday it wants to use U.S. aid aimed at reducing migratory pressures in Central America to help rebuild areas battered by hurricanes last year, as officials from the two countries met in Washington.
U.S. President Joe Biden has earmarked $4 billion for Central America, where Hondurans, Guatemalans and Salvadorans have helped spur a jump in unlawful immigration to the United States, creating a major challenge for his administration.
Honduras was hard hit by two major hurricanes that struck Central America late last year, and its government said in a statement that 95% of its citizens involved in the recent pick-up in migration were from areas affected by the storms.