World Alert: Guatemala says it’s working with the U.S. to tighten borders, break up migrant caravans

Guatemala is working with the United States to reduce the flow of migrants through the country, its interior minister told The Washington Post on Wednesday, with plans to renegotiate a regional open-borders agreement, break up migrant caravans and subject families to DNA testing. The moves are the strongest yet announced by a Central American government to deter migration during the current surge to the U.S. Southwest Border. Guatemala is the single largest source of migrants to the United States. Interior Minister Enrique Degenhart blamed Mexico for not doing enough to stop migrants — including Guatemalans — from crossing through the country to get to the United States.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Jun 5, 4:37 PM     Guatemala says it's working with the U.S. to tighten borders, break up migrant caravans Guatemala is working with the United States to reduce the flow of migrants through the country, its interior minister told The Washington Post on Wednesday, with plans to renegotiate a regional open-borders agreement, break up migrant caravans and subject families to DNA testing. The moves are the strongest yet announced by a Central American government to deter migration during the current surge to the U.S. Southwest Border. Guatemala is the single largest source of migrants to the United States. Interior Minister Enrique Degenhart blamed Mexico for not doing enough to stop migrants — including Guatemalans — from crossing through the country to get to the United States. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071