President Bernardo Arévalo will carry out an official visit to the United States between the March 24 and 27 focused on holding bilateral meetings and addressing issues of common interest, highlighting her meeting at the White House with Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday, March 25.
The Executive confirmed the president’s agenda and reported that after the meeting with Harris, Arévalo will participate in meetings with important leaders and organizations, including a meeting with Luis Almagro, secretary of the Organization of American States (OAS).
Subsequently, the Guatemalan president will be received for a protocol meeting before the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS).
The agenda also includes a meeting with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID, in English) and the Washington Office for Latin American Affairs (WOLA, in English).
A public apology has also been planned in relation to the case of Isabel Véliz, the 15-year-old girl who was a victim of femicide on December 16, 2001.
Arevalo’s schedule
Sunday March 24
- Arrival in Washington DC
- Meeting with Guatemalans in the US.
Monday March 25
- Meeting at the White House with the Vice President of the
United States of America, Kamala Harris
Tuesday March 26
- Meeting with the Secretary of the OAS, Luis Almagro
- Participation in the session of the Permanent Council of the
OAS - Public apology for the Isabel Véliz case
Wednesday March 27
- Encuentro WOLA
- Regreso a Guatemala
About migration
The main purpose of the meeting between the US vice president and the Guatemalan president is to address the causes that drive irregular migration from Central America to the United States as it reaches critical dimensions in the region.
This will be Arévalo’s first trip to the United States as president, which highlights the importance of the meeting.
Prior to Arévalo’s visit to the White House, the president had a visit to Guatemalan territory from the Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States, Alejandro N. Mayorkas, on March 21.
During this meeting, issues of bilateral and multilateral interest were addressed, with a focus on the preparation of the agenda that will be discussed with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Arévalo confirmed that nine key points that represent areas of collaboration were reviewed with Mayorkas. In turn, the US Secretary reiterated his country’s support on various issues such as the fight against corruption, as well as the High Level Economic Dialogue, which was held prior to their meeting, which seeks to strengthen the economic development of the Central American country. .
After the various meetings with US officials in the field of security and economy of Guatemala, the rapprochement advances to Arévalo’s visit to the White House.
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According to the White House, the fundamental objective will be to strengthen bilateral relations between both countries and advance their joint efforts to promote development, consolidate democracy and address “the root causes” of migration from Central America to the United States.
During the meeting, Harris and Arévalo are expected to discuss new initiatives to address the factors that fuel irregular migration, as well as improve citizen security, guarantee respect for human and labor rights, combat gender violence and generate more economic opportunities. .
Meeting with Leaders and regional meeting
Additionally, during their stay in the United States, Harris and Arévalo will participate in a meeting with government, business and civil society leaders within the framework of “Centroamérica Adelante”, a public-private alliance promoted by the US that has mobilized more of US$4.2 billion in private investments for Central America.
With the next regional meeting of ministers on migration to be organized by the Government of Guatemala in April, it is expected to coordinate a regional response to migratory flows on the continent.
Migration has been a central issue in the upcoming US presidential election, and President Joe Biden will seek re-election, highlighting the importance of finding effective and sustainable solutions to this challenge.
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