US Influence in Central America and the Growing Asylum Crisis

The following two videos examine US involvement in Central America and its impact on Central American’s fleeing to the US in search of asylum. The first is from Al Jazeera and contains some disturbing images of violence in the region. The second is from the History Channel and is less graphic, but makes very similar points about US responsibility for the crisis we are now attempting to stop by force at the border.

What has US involvement in Central America done to augment demand for asylum in the US? An analysis from Al Jazeera
What’s causing the Central American Migration to the US? A view from the History Channel

The presentation for tomorrow morning’s class is already online. You can access it here.