Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) met personally with Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández Alvarado to discuss the immigration crisis at the Texas-Mexico border.  President Hernández was also joined by the Vice President of Honduras Ricardo Antonio Álvarez Arias, the Secretary Coordinator General of Government (Prime Minister) Rigoberto Chang Castillo, and the Secretary of Security Arturo Corrales. 

“The immigration crisis at the United States’ southern border demands a regional response and collaboration that is thoughtful and effective,” said Congressman Cuellar.  “I had a productive discussion this morning with President Hernández about the crisis at the border. We agree the wellbeing of children crossing the border unaccompanied should be a top priority.  We also discussed necessary steps moving forward, including long term solutions to address poverty and violence in Central America, and how our governments can work together to ensure a safe environment for children returning home.  We are committed to working closely together to address the root causes of the current immigration crisis and ensure that a clear message is sent to trafficking organizations that they cannot continue to exploit young, innocent children.”

Congressman Cuellar met privately with Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez Alvarado to discuss the immigration crisis at the southern border.

On June 28, Congressman Cuellar invited the First Lady of Honduras, Ana Garcia de Hernández, to tour the McAllen Border Patrol Facility and the Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, which is housing many of the unaccompanied children.  Rep. Cuellar has been in regular communication with the Embassies and Ambassadors of Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico to discussion solutions to the issue at the border.  In July, Congressman Cuellar travelled to Honduras and Guatemala with Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-TX12), Chairwoman of the Working Group on the southern border crisis.