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What is driving people from Central America?

Migration from the Northern Triangle of Central America — El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras — has risen steadily as violence has increased. Mary Small of Jesuit Refugee Service/USA and Shaina Aber of the United States Jesuit Conference explain what is driving people to flee for their lives.
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Who will hold the U.S. accountable for a rush to deport the most vulnerable?

On a personal note as someone who works regularly with Honduran Jesuits and lay-colleagues, and has visited the vacant neighborhoods, besieged schools and communities in San Pedro, Progreso, and Teguz, I’m shocked by the choices my government is currently making. I expect better.
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Do Not Deport the Children!

Do not deport these children. Protect them. Help them reunite with their families. Welcome the stranger. Welcome the children.