Biden administration to train Guatemalan border officials to try to stem migrant surge

The Biden administration has agreed to train members of a Guatemalan task force so it can protect its borders from a migrant surge -- as part of what Vice President Kamala Harris is describing as a "comprehensive approach" to the crisis from countries south of the border.

"The word diplomacy generally suggests a relationship between government leaders, but I believe it has to be broader than that," she said. "It has to be more than that, that's why we are building a comprehensive strategy that includes business leaders, foundation leaders and community leaders like you." As part of an announcement on Monday, the White House said Guatemala had agreed to increase the number of border security personnel at its borders, and the U.S. will provide law enforcement to train and advise Guatemalan border security and law enforcement -- as part of a broader collaboration.