Factsheet: The Merida Initiative: United States ? Mexico ? Central America Security Cooperation

Autor: Departamento de Estado E.U.A. 

Fecha: 22 de octubre, 2007

Resumen: Today President Bush announced his request to fund a new security cooperation initiative with Mexico and the countries of Central America in order to combat the threats of drug trafficking, transnational crime, and terrorism in the Western Hemisphere. President Calderón of Mexico has taken decisive action to fight drug trafficking and criminal organizations operating on both sides of the border. The Presidents of Central America have clearly expressed the political resolve to join forces to strengthen regional security and seek additional tools and capacity to execute such will.  

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