Security
Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 00:00
Joy Olson's written testimony on the Merida Initiative on March 10, 2009.
Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 00:00
I want to focus my testimony on speaking about the current situation in Mexico as a result of the “war on drugs” from the perspective of civil society, drawing on the direct experience I have had particularly when living in the state of Guerrero and f
Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 00:00
I am going to outline some ways in which the U.S. must shoulder its own responsibilities for the violence, and then suggest ways in which the United States can ensure its aid and policies support strengthening respect for human rights.
Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 00:00
From a foreign policy perspective, we live in a quiet neighborhood. By and large, the countries of our region enjoy a shared set of values. With one notable exception, the Western hemisphere is made up of elected democracies.
Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 00:00
Policy Dinner, Travel Warning, Border Violence
Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 00:00
The issue of organized crime tied to drug trafficking in Mexico is timely because of the rising violence in Mexico, which reached around 6,000 drug-related killings last year.
Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 00:00
Recently, the weapons sought by drug trafficking organizations
have become increasingly higher quality and more powerful.
Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 00:00
It is clear that the Congress is committed to providing us the resources we need in order to increase and maintain the security of our borders.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 00:00
Mr. da Silva was sharply critical of recent protectionist measures by nations that normally promote free trade
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 00:00
Las extorsiones de todo tipo han aumentando tanto en Mexico que, segun el periodico El Universal, se han convertido en la principal actividad del Cartel de Tijuana, por encima del narcotrafico