Corinth, Omoa.
The governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico they met today to comprehensively address relevant issues, particularly those related to irregular migration, security, the fight against illicit trafficking in migrants and trafficking in human beings.
Authorities toured the facilities at this border point, shared experiences and gave a statement noting that migration it is a right, But clarified that it must be done in an orderly manner.
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Undersecretary Nelly Jerez |
Nelly Jerez, Vice Chancellor for Migration Affairs of the Honduran Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said border points are being reviewed in the face of calls for migration mobilizations, not only in Honduras, but throughout the region.
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“We are facing a pandemic and there is a risk of infection and even death, all travelers must present the documents in order and the negative evidence of the disease,” Jerez commented.
In view of the irregular mixed migratory flows of migrants destined for the United States, the representatives of these governments agreed on the commitment to the promotion and protection of the human rights of all migrants, especially those in more vulnerable conditions. vulnerability.
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data 1. 36,588 Hondurans were returned in 2020 by air and land. 70% were from Mexico. 2. So far in 2021, 300 people have returned; the Government remains alert to calls for migrant caravans. |
In turn, they called for the migration to take place in a safe, orderly and regular manner. They also called for the promotion of dialogue and cooperation between countries of origin, transit, destination and return for the exchange of information and good practices in order to provide effective responses on migration.
In this regard, they have reiterated the need to establish regional alliances and strengthen joint work with the United States for the exchange of strategic information on mixed migratory flows. In addition, they emphasized the importance of establishing a dialogue that promotes the comprehensive management of the causes and consequences adjacent to irregular and mass migration, as well as strengthening the transnational response to illicit trafficking in migrants and trafficking in human beings. .
Diplomats asked avoid exposing to accompanied, unaccompanied and separated girls, boys and adolescents, to the dangers posed by the irregular migratory route, thus anticipating that they may be victims of crime.
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They also warned about people who “unscrupulously” risk the lives of the most vulnerable groups, using them to form human barriers, putting their lives and those of their families at risk.
“The current migration dynamic is a challenge at the regional level that no country can solve on its own, so it is necessary to address it from the principle of shared responsibility and respect for the human rights of migrants and their families, in accordance with the legal regimes of each of our countries and the commitments assumed at international level in the matter “, details the joint declaration of the Northern Triangle.
Dangers on the way
Officials acknowledged the need to encourage more prevention information campaigns on the risks of irregular migration and on access to international protection measures, providing sufficient information so that people can make informed decisions.
At the same time they reaffirmed their concern at the exposure of these populations to situations of high risk to health and life, particularly during the health crisis facing our region in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
Diplomats recommended migrants respect migration controls and health protocols established by countries for the admission of people, including health tests previously required to maintain health security.
Finally, they reiterated their commitment to care for, assist and protect their compatriots in transit, destination and return, as well as to facilitate safe, orderly and regular migration through cooperation mechanisms that provide comprehensive responses.