The topic of immigration at our southern border has been heated, controversial, and political. From debates over reparations for families separated at the southern border to news of thousands of Haitians fleeing their country and seeking asylum in the United States, it’s an issue that draws constant attention.

Over the years, elected officials have suggested various solutions to stem the flow of immigration to our southern border, from border walls to more people. Unfortunately, many of these solutions seek to address the symptoms of migration rather than the root causes. Instead, our country’s leaders should look to the factors driving Central American immigration, such as the financial and logistical support these countries desperately need.