U.S. Leads Western Hemisphere in Strengthening Migration Management and Protection

At the third Los Angeles Declaration Ministerial in Guatemala, global leaders unveil new initiatives and funding to manage migration more effectively.

• The U.S. pledges $578 million to enhance humanitarian aid and expand lawful migration pathways across the Western Hemisphere.
• Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasizes collaborative efforts to address the root causes of migration and improve enforcement against human smuggling.
• New biometric data sharing partnerships and visa restrictions target entities facilitating irregular migration.
• Safe Mobility Offices in Central and South America expand eligibility, aiming to resettle over 21,000 refugees legally in the U.S.
• Labor mobility initiatives and increased temporary visas aim to meet regional labor demands and protect migrant workers' rights.

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