US VP Harris announces $1.9 bn in private funds to address migration
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Los Angeles – US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday announced $1.9 billion in new private-sector funding to support jobs in Central America and reduce incentives for migration.
The commitments by businesses, announced as Harris took part in the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, aim to “provide hope for people in the region to build safe and prosperous lives at home,” a White House statement said.