What actions, in your opinion, did Kamala take whilst border czar that set up any subsequent results?
studying root cause for the movement of peoples for a start
(a fairly obvious place to begin IMO)
as to refs. please supply references when you post -------- it's not a feel free - it's a request to post by the rules - I expect that you would supply refs to how Donald Trump studied the root cause of such migrations - of course, if he didn't - well ---------- that could well be expected
Vice President Kamala Harris was tasked by President Joe Biden in March 2021 to address the root causes of migration from Central America to the United States. Her approach focused on diplomatic efforts and economic initiatives rather than direct border policy enforcement.
### Diplomatic and Economic Initiatives
1. **Diplomatic Engagements**: Harris engaged in diplomacy with governments, the private sector, and civil society leaders in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. She aimed to strengthen democracy, the rule of law, and shared prosperity in the region[1][5].
2. **Economic Investments**: Harris helped generate billions in job-creating investments in Central America. She secured commitments for $4 billion in direct assistance and over $5.2 billion in private-public investment from the U.S.[1]. Additionally, she launched a "Call to Action" for the private sector, resulting in commitments from companies to expand economic opportunities in the region[5].
3. **Anti-Corruption and Security Measures**: Harris launched Anti-Migrant Smuggling Task Forces in Mexico and Guatemala and secured commitments to increase border enforcement. She also initiated an Anticorruption Task Force to investigate and prosecute corruption cases[5].
### Key Visits and Statements
1. **Visits to the Region**: Harris made several trips to the region, including visits to Guatemala and Mexico in June 2021 and Honduras in January 2022[1][2]. During these visits, she emphasized the need for regional cooperation and economic development.
2. **Public Statements**: In Guatemala, Harris made a controversial statement urging potential migrants not to come to the U.S., which drew criticism from immigrant advocacy groups[2].
### Strategy and Implementation
The Biden-Harris Administration released a Root Causes Strategy, which outlined five key pillars:
1. Addressing economic insecurity and inequality. 2. Combating corruption and strengthening democratic governance. 3. Promoting respect for human rights and labor rights. 4. Countering violence and criminal activities. 5. Combating sexual, gender-based, and domestic violence[5].
### Criticism and Challenges
Despite these efforts, Harris faced criticism from various quarters. Critics argued that her initiatives did not significantly improve the situation and that the number of migrants at the U.S. border continued to rise[1][2]. Additionally, her role was often misunderstood as being directly responsible for border enforcement, which was not the case[2].
Overall, Harris' approach to studying and addressing the root causes of migration involved a combination of diplomatic efforts, economic investments, and initiatives to combat corruption and crime in Central America.
