Harris Tells Guatemalans Not to Migrate to the US

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We ran the numbers: There are 1050 news articles covering this topic. 20% (211) are left leaning, 46% (478) are center, and 34% (361) are right leaning.

On Monday, Vice President Harris’ direct message for Guatemalans thinking of migrating to the United States was “Do not come.” While left-leaning articles highlight that Harris offered an optimistic outlook for improved cooperation with Guatemala, right-leaning articles highlight that Harris told potential migrants that they should not travel to the U.S. Mexico border because they would be turned back.

A leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Harris offered an optimistic outlook for improved cooperation with Guatemala on addressing the spike in migration to the U.S. Her comments underscored the challenge that remains even as Harris engages in substantive talks with Guatemalan and Mexican presidents.

NPR published a centrist article reporting that Harris said the Biden administration wants to “help Guatemalans find hope at home,” but also added, “The United States will continue to enforce our laws and secure our border.” Record numbers of people have come to the U.S. border with Mexico in recent months to try to seek asylum.

A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Harris told potential migrants that they should not travel to the U.S. Mexico border because they would be turned back. Harris made the remarks at a press conference alongside Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei.



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