U.S. Relations with the Northern Triangle
Great Decisions 2020 | Topic 5

The Northern Triangle of Central America, made up of Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala, is a special target of the administration, which hold the nations responsible for the large flow of migrants from Latin America to the U.S.
Combatting illegal immigration has become a priority of the Trump administration. The Northern Triangle of Central America, made up of Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala, is a special target of the administration, which hold the nations responsible for the large flow of migrants from Latin America to the U.S. With funds from the U.S. cut, how can the Northern Triangle countries curtail migration?
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Latest News
Northern Triangle News
- Demographic Shift in Border Crossing Migrants from 'Northern Triangle'
- Internal Displacement in the Northern Triangle of Central America: Public Policy Guidelines
- Saliendo Adelante: Why migrants risk it all
- Top Conflicts to Watch in 2020: Worsening Conditions in the Northern Triangle
- Honduras Pledged Billions for Its Deportees. Where Did the Money Go?
- US to resume Northern Triangle aid, Pompeo says
Northern Triangle Policy Options
- Central Americans need less violence, more development, and a safe place to stay
- Policy Options for Future United States Security Assistance in Central America
- U.S. Strategy for Engagement in Central America: Policy Issues for Congress
Related Organizations
Recommended Readings
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In the Shadow of the Half Moon: Struggles of Women from Central America in Search of a New Life
by Dr. Irma N. Guadarrama
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Blood of Brothers: Life and War in Nicaragua
by Stephen Kinzer and Merilee S. Grindle
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The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914
by David McCullough
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A History of Violence: Living and Dying in Central America
by Oscar Martinez
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In the Wake of War: Democratization and Internal Armed Conflict in Latin America
Edited by Cynthia Arnson
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Solito, Solita: Crossing Borders with Youth Refugees from Central America
Edited by Steven Mayers and Jonathan Freedman
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