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Feb 2, 2022
Franco Ordóñez, NPR's White House correspondent, discusses Vice President Kamala Harris's visit to Honduras for President Xiomara Castro's inauguration. They delve into the changing U.S.-Honduran relations and Castro's anti-corruption agenda. The conversation highlights the hopes of Hondurans for U.S. aid focusing on economic improvements and the challenges of systemic reforms amid escalating poverty. Ordóñez also addresses the political turmoil Castro faces and its implications for U.S. migration policies, emphasizing the complexity of navigating these regional issues.
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Harris's Trips to Central America
- Kamala Harris's first trip to Central America, where she told migrants not to come to the U.S., wasn't well-received.
- This trip to Honduras was more positive, offering good news and potential partnerships.
Castro's Approach
- Xiomara Castro, despite being a leftist politician, is open to working with U.S. businesses.
- This is counterintuitive but demonstrates her willingness to address economic issues and help her people.
U.S. Investment in Central America
- The U.S. has invested billions in Central America under the Obama administration with limited progress.
- Despite the challenges, the U.S. continues to invest due to its significant interests in the region.