The influx of Central American immigrant children into the Washington, D.C. area has caused some conflict between many parties. One of the easiest ways to analyze this conflict is through the SPITCEROW model. Since we are still analyzing the beginning stages and gathering information, I will only include the Sources, Parties, and Issues along with some other supplemental information.
One of the sources of this conflict is the poor living conditions in Central American countries, specifically the Northern Triangle (El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras). This is an important conflict dynamic because there are many reasons to leave Central America, which include the high poverty level and horrible economic conditions. There is also a history of organized crime that enables civil wars, gang violence, and drug wars. The rate of homicides and other violent actions are ridiculously high. This particularly violent dynamic of the conflict seems to justify why immigrants want to migrate to gain a sense of security.
On the other hand, the source of permitting these immigrant children to come to the U.S. unaccompanied dates back to 2008 when George W. …show more content…
Central American migrant children enter the border to escape violence and poverty. They believe that if they cross the U.S border they will be able to stay. Unfortunately, the government does not have enough funds or shelters to accommodate these copious amounts of migrant children. The party of Central American governments is collectively agreeing that they can understand why people would want to migrate to America for economic reasons and personal safety; however, their citizens are unaware of the strict immigration laws in the U.S. and often find themselves being deported. The Central American governments are trying to improve the economy and solve cultural disputes in Central