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The governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico They met today to comprehensively address relevant issues, in particular those related to illegal migration, security, the fight against smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human beings.
Authorities visited the facilities at this border crossing, shared experiences and issued a statement noting the migration. it is a right, but clarified that it must be done in an orderly manner.
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Undersecretary Nelly Jerez |
Nelly JerezThe Vice Chancellor for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Honduras, said that the border points are being reviewed in the face of calls to mobilize migration, not only in Honduras, but throughout the region.
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“We are facing a pandemic and there is a risk of contagion and even death, all travelers must present the documents in order and the negative evidence of the disease,” said Jerez.
Faced with mixed mixed migratory flows of migrants to the United States, representatives of these governments agreed on a commitment to promote and protect the human rights of all migrants, especially those populations most vulnerable.
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data 1. 36,588 Hondurans were returned in 2020 by air and land. 70% were from Mexico. 2. So far, in 2021, 300 people have returned; The government remains alert to calls from migrant caravans. |
In turn, they called for migration to take place in a safe, orderly and regular manner. They also called for the promotion of dialogue and cooperation between countries of origin, transit, destination and return for the exchange of information and good practices, in order to provide effective responses to migration issues.
In this regard, they reiterated the need for establishment regional alliances and strengthening joint work with the United States for the exchange of strategic information on mixed migratory flows. In addition, they stressed the importance of establishing a dialogue that promotes the comprehensive management of the causes and consequences of irregular and mass migration, as well as strengthening the transnational response to migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings.
The diplomats asked avoid exposure accompanied, unaccompanied and separated girls, boys and adolescents in the face of the dangers posed by irregular migration, thus providing for possible victims of crime.
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They also warned about people who “unscrupulously” risk the lives of the most vulnerable groups, using them to form human barriers, endangering their lives and the lives of their families.
“The current migration dynamic is a challenge at regional level that no country can solve alone, so it is necessary to address it from the principle of shared responsibility and respect for the human rights of migrants and their families, according to the legal regimes of each of our countries. and the international commitments made in this regard “, details the joint statement of the Northern Triangle.
Dangers along the way
Officials acknowledged the need to promote more information campaigns to prevent the risks of irregular migration and access to international protection measures, providing enough information for people to make informed decisions.
At the same time, they reaffirmed their concern about the exposure of these populations to situations of high risk to health and life, especially during the health crisis facing our region due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Diplomats recommended migrants complies with immigration controls and health protocols established by countries for the entry of people, including the health tests previously required to maintain health security.
Finally, they reiterated their commitment to serve, assist and protect citizens in transit, destination and return, as well as to facilitate safe, orderly and regular migration through cooperation mechanisms that provide comprehensive responses.