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Why are People Fleeing the Northern Triangle?

By experts and staff

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  • Amelia Cheatham
    Editorial Assistant/ Special Assistant
  • Bethany Wright

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.

This Backgrounder looks at the U.S. approach to the Northern Triangle over several administrations.