Third Ministerial Meeting on the Los Angeles Declaration: United States Announces $578 Million Assistance for Migrants and Host Communities

Article: In a significant development, the United States announced $578 million in humanitarian, development, and economic assistance to support partner countries and host communities in responding to urgent humanitarian needs, expanding lawful pathways, and supporting the regularization and integration of migrants. This announcement came during the third Ministerial Meeting on the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection, held in Guatemala and led by Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

The Los Angeles Declaration, launched by President Biden nearly two years ago, has been instrumental in promoting coordinated action on migration and forced displacement across the Western Hemisphere. The framework focuses on addressing root causes, expanding lawful pathways, and strengthening humane enforcement.

During the meeting, the endorsing countries shared progress on their commitments under the Los Angeles Declaration and introduced new initiatives. These initiatives aim to strengthen humane enforcement, expand lawful pathways for migration and protection, and address root causes to foster long-term stabilization.

The United States, grateful for Guatemala’s leadership in hosting the Ministerial, reaffirmed its commitment to establishing a permanent, regionally-driven Secretariat to ensure sustained progress under the Los Angeles Declaration. This collaboration underscores the Biden administration’s dedication to working with partners to address migration challenges and build a better future.

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