A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Guatemala's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Key Points

• Sen. Kaine introduced a resolution that would require the State Department to provide a full report on human rights in Guatemala. If the resolution is approved, the government would have 30 days to hand over the information to Congress.
• The report would focus on how Guatemala treats people who were sent there by the U.S. government even though they are not Guatemalan citizens. It asks for details on reports of illegal arrests, unfair treatment, and human trafficking involving these individuals.
• The resolution also asks the U.S. government to explain what steps it takes to make sure people are safe before they are sent to Guatemala. This includes checking if they will have legal rights or if they might be sent back to a country where they are in danger.
• This matters because U.S. law generally forbids giving military or security aid to countries that repeatedly violate human rights. The findings in this report could lead to changes in how the U.S. provides financial and security support to Guatemala.

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