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Trump to Discuss Immigration with Guatemalan President at White House on
Monday

Reuters

   WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Guatemalan
   President Jimmy Morales at the White House on Monday for talks on
   immigration and security, the White House said on Friday.

   Government sources from both countries have said Morales may sign an
   agreement with Trump on Monday declaring the Central American country a
   safe destination for asylum seekers, while five former Guatemalan
   officials have gone to court to block such a deal.

   Trump said last month the United States and Guatemala were close to
   reaching a "safe third country agreement" as part of his efforts to
   curb U.S.-bound migration from Central America.

   Under such an agreement, Guatemala would be obliged to process asylum
   claims from migrants who entered its territory en route to the United
   States. Migrants from Honduras and El Salvador heading to the
   U.S.-Mexican border overland usually cross into Mexico via Guatemala.

   The White House said in a statement Trump and Morales "will discuss
   ways to create a more robust relationship focused on addressing
   migration and security priorities."

   "The two leaders will also discuss how Guatemala can build a stronger
   relationship with its Central American partners to expand economic
   growth, create jobs, and promote opportunities for their citizens," it
   added.