U.S. Announces New Funding to Boost Regional Economies and Curb Migration in the Americas

U.S. to announce new development financing for countries hosting migrants in the Americas to reduce migration to the U.S. border.

Financing includes contributions to the Inter-American Development Bank and private sector funds.

Aims to strengthen regional supply chains to compete with China.

U.S. expanding refugee resettlement from Colombia and other countries.

Seeking funds from Congress for border security and to pay other countries for deportations.