Well, 3 presidents. really. The presidents of Hondurus, Guatemala, and El Salvador met with Pres. Obama in the White House to work out an emergency plan to help the children from those 3 countries who are fleeing a variety of conditions to make their way to the USA, braving a multitude of hazards along the way. Many folks ride " The Beast". The Beast is the name given to the railroad train that carries many migrants from Mexico's southern borders to the Rio Grande river border of USA/Mexico which they then hope to cross after paying the fee to the boatmen-as much as $200-$300/head for the 5 minute ride.
What will they decide? Apparently, in an attempt to satisfy existing law, refugee status will be granted to those applicants in host countries that can prove they are fleeing death threats, violence, or both based on various criteria. This change causes more problems, but it may stop the children from attempting to reach the river.
Each country has its own problems, some more than others. Even Mexico is directly involved since that country is transited by the migrants seeking residence in the USA. This program gives new meaning to the term "anchor babies".
Given the Middle East nightmare, Obama is probably delighted to negotiate with countries not besieged by jihadist militants threatening to cut the head off of any Christian in the neighborhood. Not easy being a Christian in the Levant.
We'll be waiting to see what announcement is made from the press secretary's office this afternoon.
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