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Harris getting into the government plane Air Force Two
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At the start of Kamala Harris' first trip abroad as US Vice President, a technical problem with the aircraft caused delays.
Less than half an hour after taking off from Andrews Air Base near Washington on Sunday, spokeswoman Symone Sanders said the government plane would have to return to the airport and change the plane that would take Harris and fellow travelers to Guatemala City.
Accompanying journalists reported an unusual noise during take-off, but the landing was "completely normal".
Back on the ground, the Vice President said to reporters, "We've all said a little prayer, but we're fine." An hour and a half later, the other plane continued.
On Monday and Tuesday, Harris' trip to Guatemala and Mexico will focus on migration and economic cooperation.
US President Joe Biden has tasked Harris with taking the lead in curbing migration to the US.
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