:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/ZDGCIB4BC3VZF2L3BL42EDL5HU.jpg "The White House announced changes to its team of advisors on immigration in the US")
The White House announced important additions to its immigration team on Friday, with the appointment of Blas Nuñez-Neto and Marcela Escobari to key roles. Nuñez-Neto, a former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official, will bring his expertise in border and immigration policy to the White House working group. His experience in managing border crossings and facilitating entry for immigrants from specific countries will be instrumental in shaping immigration policies.
On the other hand, Escobari, who previously worked at USAID focusing on development challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean, will also join the team. Her background in addressing displacement and economic challenges in the region will be crucial in targeting the root causes of migration and in promoting sustainable growth.
The appointments come at a time of heightened tensions and challenges in immigration management, both domestically and in relations with countries on the American continent. The Biden administration’s strategy of balancing border security with creating legal pathways for safe immigration is reflected in these additions to the team.
Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, praised Nuñez-Neto’s knowledge and experience, anticipating continued collaboration in his new role. Meanwhile, USAID Acting Deputy Administrator Dennis Vega expressed gratitude for Escobari’s impact on their work in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The White House reiterated its optimism about the contributions that Nuñez-Neto and Escobari will bring to their new positions, highlighting their commitment to a balanced and humanitarian immigration policy. The Administration remains focused on fixing the broken immigration system and is pushing for bipartisan support on border security measures.