Why is it the US taxpayers responsibility to fund a better life for South Americans? I understand what the money is supposed to be for, but like all government programs and aide, there is no reconciliation for what the funds are used for. Leaders of shit hole countries get wealthy, the peasants carry on as usual…see Afghanistan.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The United States pledged $5.8 billion in aid and investment Tuesday for strengthening government and economic development in Central America, and another $4.8 billion in development aid for southern Mexico.

The U.S aid aims to promote better security conditions and job opportunities as part of a regional plan to allow Central Americans and Mexicans to remain in their countries and not have to emigrate.