In July 2021, Vice President Harris announced the implementation of a new U.S. Strategy for Addressing the Root Causes of Migration in Central America. Through this strategy, the United States is delivering tangible benefits and creating economic opportunities for citizens in the region to prosper at home. Efforts have mobilized partner governments, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society groups to take collaborative action. Together they are implementing policies and programs to address the complexity of irregular regional migration in line with commitments with 22 partners under the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection.
At its core, the U.S. Strategy to Address Root Causes of Migration in Central America aims to establish more prosperous, safe, and democratic conditions so that potential migrants are not compelled to leave their homeland and make the dangerous journey north. As a result of efforts over the last three years, more people see futures for themselves and their families at home. The strategy has five pillars: economic opportunity, governance, human rights, security, and addressing gender-based violence.
