Mexico and the US launch initiative to address the causes of migration

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Mexico and the United States announced a joint initiative to address the root causes of irregular migration from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, the Mexican Foreign Ministry and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) said in a statement on Wednesday. .

Under the initiative, called "Sembrando Oportunidades", USAID and the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (Amexcid) plan to coordinate resources to help citizens in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras "build a prosperous future in their communities of origin. "says a joint statement.

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The efforts will begin in Honduras, where both agencies will provide young people with skills that can help them obtain long-term employment, reducing the risk of migration.

The initiative aims to reach more than 500,000 at-risk youth in Honduras.

The project will be expanded to include additional agriculture and youth workforce development activities, depending on available funding.

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Amexcid plans to continue assisting small farmers through its agriculture and reforestation program, while USAID will help farmers reach new and higher-value market opportunities.

"Under Sembrando Oportunidades, the United States and Mexico plan to work together in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to promote good governance, an improved business environment, and increased investment by national governments in their underserved communities," the statement added. .

He goes on to say that the initiative "represents our shared vision and joint commitment to promote a more inclusive and sustainable development in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras."

The statement said that Mexico is implementing the largest development programs in its history in Central America, and that US President Joe Biden has also "made a historic commitment to the region."

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