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United States Sends Aid to Help Mexico Fight Drug Traffickers and Crime
printThe United States released $197 million in aid for equipment and training in Mexico, as part of a regional program to combat drug trafficking and terrorism, according to government officials. The agreement is part of a broader initiative to improve law enforcement efforts in Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. The U.S. State Department announced the program, known as the Merida Initiative, in October 2007, promising $1.4 billion in aid to the Latin American countries over the course of three years. As part of its deal with Mexico, the United States will facilitate X-ray inspections of vehicles and containers, provide...
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