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Judi Lynn

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Sat Apr 10, 2021, 06:37 PM Apr 2021

Honduras targets U.S. aid for reconstruction after hurricanes

APRIL 9, 20217:55 PMUPDATED A DAY AGO

By Reuters Staff
2 MIN READ

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Honduras said on Friday it wants to use U.S. aid aimed at reducing migratory pressures in Central America to help rebuild areas battered by hurricanes last year, as officials from the two countries met in Washington.

U.S. President Joe Biden has earmarked $4 billion for Central America, where Hondurans, Guatemalans and Salvadorans have helped spur a jump in unlawful immigration to the United States, creating a major challenge for his administration.

Honduras was hard hit by two major hurricanes that struck Central America late last year, and its government said in a statement that 95% of its citizens involved in the recent pick-up in migration were from areas affected by the storms.

The Honduran delegation in Washington told U.S. officials that they want aid reaching their country from the United States to go toward the reconstruction efforts, it added.

More:
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-central-america/honduras-targets-u-s-aid-for-reconstruction-after-hurricanes-idUSKBN2BX00T


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