The Latin American Ecclesial Network of Migration, Displacement, Refuge and Human Trafficking (Red CLAMOR), of which Cáritas Latin America and the Caribbean is an active member, expressed its deep concern about the recent immigration measures announced in the United States, after assuming a new presidency on January 20, which include mass deportations without due process and a national security approach that prioritizes immigration control over rights Humans.

In its statement, CLAMOR denounces the negative impact of these policies on migrants, refugees and asylum seekers who flee violence and insecurity in their countries of origin. Furthermore, he highlighted the emotional suffering generated by these measures in communities that placed their hopes in regularization processes to achieve a dignified life.

As a Church we raise our voices and join the message of Pope Francis, in which he emphasizes the importance of welcoming, protecting, promoting and integrating migrants and refugees. Remembering that people in the context of mobility, asylum seekers, refugees and stateless people are subjects of rights, who should not be subjected to ideas of nationalism that lacerate the social meaning and unity of a people.

Cáritas and human mobility

The regional coordinator of Cáritas LAC, Nicolás Meyer highlights that, as Cáritas, we are present on all routes migration in our region, not only on the southern border of the United States. "We set up a working group with the two organizations of the Caritas Internationalis confederation in that country, Catholic Charities USA and Catholic Relief Services. The crisis is very complex, it does not begin with these decisions nor will it be resolved with them."

Meyer emphasizes that Caritas' commitment will continue to be to welcome, protect, promote and integrate women, men, boys, girls, adolescents, the elderly, the disabled and all those who are mobile at that moment in their lives. human.

Call to the authorities

The CLAMOR Network called on the authorities to adopt immigration policies that respect fundamental rights, promote inclusion and foster solidarity. Likewise, he urged the international community, faith-based organizations and civil society to work together to provide emotional, legal and humanitarian support to affected people, and advocated for the construction of more just and inclusive societies.

This message underlines the commitment of all member organizations of the CLAMOR Network in defending the rights of migrants, displaced persons and victims of trafficking, consolidating its mission of being a bridge of hope for those who face these difficult times. circumstances.

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