BREAKING: Top U.S. diplomat in Haiti resigns amid 'inhumane' treatment of migrants.
A State Department spokesperson confirmed that Foote resigned on Wednesday, thanking him for his service and saying that the U.S."remains committed to supporting safe, orderly, and humane migration throughout our region."
"Over the long-term, the U.S. government is committed to working with the Haitian government and stakeholders across Haiti to strengthen democratic governance and the rule of law, increase inclusive economic growth, and improve security and the protection of human rights in Haiti," the spokesperson said.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas traveled to Del Rio on Monday, speaking to media near the bridge, where thousands of Haitians remain. Mayorkas blamed the sudden influx on misinformation about the Biden administration’s policy of Temporary Protective Status that allowed Haitians already in the U.S. prior to July 29 to stay for a temporary but undefined period of time. He said many falsely believed if they arrived now, they would also be allowed to stay.
"Our policy approach to Haiti remains deeply flawed, and my recommendations have been ignored and dismissed, when not edited to project a narrative different from my own," said Foote.Josh Lederman is an NBC News correspondent.
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