In Guatemala, Vice President Kamala Harris twice told Central American migrants, “Do not come” to the United States, stoking criticism from Democrats and immigration advocates. But the hard-line directive did not last long.

Back in Washington, Harris dialed back the message, telling EFE, a Spanish international news agency, she was “committed” to ensuring the United States is a “safe haven” for people seeking asylum.

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