1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. a) What agreement had the incoming Mexican government made with the U.S. Secretaries of State and Homeland Security, according to a report in the Washington Post? Be specific.
b) How did president-elect Lopez Obardor’s government retract (go back on) their agreement? What did they say?

3. a) What is “catch-and-release” b) Why is it harmful and ineffective/ineffectual?

4. President-elect López Obrador’s agreeing to the plan was surprising, as he had campaigned as a progressive [liberal] and has criticized Trump. For what reasons did the reporter say he agreed to the “Remain in Mexico” plan?

5. Why do you think Mr. Lopez Obrador’s incoming administration, after telling the Washington Post it had made the agreement with the U.S., has said no agreement was made?

6. Bloomberg News reported on the “Remain in Mexico” agreement: “Should such a plan go ahead, it may deter people from attempting to migrate to the U.S. from Central America via Mexico.”
a) Do you agree or disagree with this assertion?
b) Ask a parent the same question.