Security
Saturday, March 8, 2008 - 00:00
Mexico's ambassador to the United States, Arturo Sarukhan, has noted that as many as 2,000 weapons enter Mexico from the United States every day
Saturday, March 8, 2008 - 00:00
During his meetings with the country's military leadership, Mullen said he discussed how Washington could help in the battle against the powerful cartels, citing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
Saturday, March 8, 2008 - 00:00
Navy Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, also said the Defense Department was moving quickly to provide the Mexican military with equipment, including helicopters, under a $1.4 billion U.S. aid initiative
Saturday, March 8, 2008 - 00:00
No new agreements were announced Friday, but the U.S. Embassy issued a statement in which the admiral expressed support for his Mexican counterparts
Saturday, March 8, 2008 - 00:00
The U.S. military feels its experience fighting terrorists overseas can help Mexico in its fight against the drug cartels
Thursday, March 6, 2008 - 00:00
I am writing to share some observations regarding the justice reform package that was approved by the Mexican Congress today
Sunday, March 2, 2008 - 00:00
Troops chase guerrillas into Ecuador. Death of FARC's chief diplomat could shake up the group, analysts say
Sunday, March 2, 2008 - 00:00
President Hugo Chavez has warned of war if the Colombian military crosses into Venezuelan territory, after Bogota launched a strike against FARC guerrillas in Ecuador, killing a top rebel official
Sunday, March 2, 2008 - 00:00
Raul Reyes, one of seven members of the secretariat of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, was killed in an operation that included air strikes and fighting with rebels across the border
Sunday, March 2, 2008 - 00:00
Reyes, whose real name was Luis Devia Silva, is the first member of the secretariat of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, to be killed in combat