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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
Why are People Fleeing the Northern Triangle?
April 23, 2021 4:12 pm (EST)
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Tens of thousands of migrants from a region known as the Northern Triangle are arriving at the U.S. southern border. Here’s why they’re making the arduous journey.
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This Backgrounder looks at the U.S. approach to the Northern Triangle over several administrations.
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