U.S.-Mexican Security Cooperation The Merida Initiative and Beyond

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division

Contributor:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cartels.

Securities.

Central America.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

Summary:

Provides framework for examining current status and future prospects for U.S.-Mexican security cooperation. Addresses scope of threat posed by drug trafficking and related crime and violence to Mexico and the U.S.; and analyzes development and implementation of the Merida Initiative, a multi-year plan for U.S. assistance to Mexico and Central America to combat drug trafficking, drug cartels, youth gangs, and other criminal organizations. Analyzes key aspects of new U.S.-Mexican security strategy to expand upon progress of Merida, and raises policy issues

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division. U.S.-Mexican Security Cooperation

Publisher Number:

CRS-2011-FDT-0131

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license