VOICED : Obama pide 3.500 millones dolares para migracion clandestina

President Obama requested $3.7 billion from Congress to address the surge of undocumented immigrants, mainly children, from Central America. The funds would support government agencies, increase immigration judges, and enhance deportation processes. Alternative detention methods, like electronic anklets, aim to house immigrants with families. The plan includes cross-border initiatives to inform parents of risks and improve regional security. Since October, over 52,000 children arrived, causing a political and humanitarian crisis for the Obama administration, which faces opposition from Republicans.

What was the primary purpose of the $3.7 billion budget requested by President Obama?

• To improve U.S. infrastructure

• To build new detention centers

• To address the influx of undocumented immigrants from Central America

• To fund military operations in Central America

Which alternative method to detention was proposed for immigrants?

• Electronic ankle bracelets

• Community service

• Mandatory workshops

• House arrest

What was one of the goals of the campaigns funded by a small portion of the budget?

• To inform parents about the dangers of sending children with traffickers

• To promote tourism in Central America

• To encourage immigration to the U.S.

• To advertise job opportunities in the U.S.

From which countries did the majority of the 52,000 children arriving in the U.S. originate?

• Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru

• Mexico, Cuba, and Puerto Rico

• El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala

• Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

What challenge did the Obama administration face in managing the immigration crisis?

• Opposition from the Republican party

• Support from international organizations

• Lack of funding

• Insufficient media coverage