President Biden met with President Arévalo to congratulate him on his inauguration in January and reiterate our commitment to a strong partnership between the United States and Guatemala. The two leaders, whose meeting followed President Arévalo’s meeting with Vice President Harris, discussed good governance, effective migration management, the importance of upholding democracy, and other issues of mutual…
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Joint Statement by the President of the United States Joe Biden and the President of Mexico Andrés Manuel López Obrador
President Joe Biden and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador spoke by telephone on Sunday, April 28th about their continued commitment to strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation that will benefit the people of the United States and Mexico. The two leaders discussed how to effectively manage hemispheric migration, strengthen operational efficiency on our shared border, and…
Readout of Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall’s Visit to Panama and Colombia
Between September 5-7, 2023, Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall led an interagency delegation to Panama and Colombia to advance our joint efforts with regional partners to address the urgent humanitarian situation and growing migration challenge in the Darien jungle region. While in Panama, Sherwood-Randall met with President Laurentino Cortizo. They discussed the necessity to…
FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Secures Our Border, Combats Fentanyl Trafficking, and Calls on Congress to Enact Critical Immigration Reform
From his first day in office, President Biden has called on Congress to act to address our broken immigration system. Over the past three years, while waiting for Congress to act, the Administration has taken important steps to secure our border. The President has secured more resources for border security than any President before him,…
FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Secures Our Border, Combats Fentanyl Trafficking, and Calls on Congress to Enact Critical Immigration Reform
From his first day in office, President Biden has called on Congress to act to address our broken immigration system. Over the past three years, while waiting for Congress to act, the Administration has taken important steps to secure our border. The President has secured more resources for border security than any President before him,…
Background Press Call on Actions Against the Ortega-Murillo Regime Repressing People and Preying on Migrants in Nicaragua
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCILVia Teleconference 9:49 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: I am extremely sorry for our delay today. We had a last-minute scheduling conflict. But I thank you all for joining this call on Nicaragua. I will be very brief. Not for reporting purposes — on the call we have [senior administration official]. We also have [senior administration…
Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Inauguration of President Arévalo of Guatemala
I congratulate President Bernardo Arévalo and Vice President Karin Herrera of Guatemala on their inauguration and commend the people of Guatemala for making their voices heard and this important transition. The United States will continue to support our shared democratic values. I look forward to hosting President Arévalo in Washington in the coming months to strengthen…
Mexico and United States Strengthen Joint Humanitarian Plan on Migration
Today, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico and U.S. Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall met in Mexico City to build on the successful migration initiative that President López Obrador and President Biden announced in January 2023. Following that meeting, the United States and Mexico are announcing a set of additional measures to address the humanitarian situation caused by unprecedented migration flows at our shared…
Readout of Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall’s Trip to Mexico
On February 6-7, Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall led an interagency delegation to Mexico to strengthen cooperation with our Mexican partners on a range of topics of vital mutual interest, including managing hemispheric migration and countering the trafficking of illicit drugs and weapons. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources…
Remarks by President Biden and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico Before Bilateral Meeting
Moscone Convention CenterSan Francisco, California 10:13 A.M. PST PRESIDENT BIDEN: It’s good to see you again. We had dinner last night. I told you — you sat next to my wife — you were so captivating, I was worried she liked you more than she likes me now. I don’t know. But thank you very much for…
