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June 4, 2019

U.S. Sends Border Patrol Agents to Guatemala
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Meanwhile, the U.S. has made plans to send dozens of Border Patrol
agents to Guatemala in an attempt to curb the number of northbound
Central American migrants who make it to Mexico. Acting Secretary of
Homeland Security Kevin Mc Aleenan announced the plan as part of a
larger scheme to offset Trump administration cuts to Central American
assistance funds earlier this year. The plan also includes sending 80
Homeland Security agents to Guatemala to train local authorities on
breaking up human trafficking rings.


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