Arms Transfers
This report examines political and economic developments in Peru and issues in U.S.-Peru relations.
This report deals with broader issues in U.S. relations with the Caribbean and
does not include an extensive discussion of Haiti and Cuba
The Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP) is a trilateral initiative that was launched in March 2005 to increase cooperation and information sharing for the purpose of increasing and enhancing security and prosperity in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This report summarizes the efforts of the SPP working groups.
The Congress has expressed concern with respect to a number of Colombia related issues including human rights, the aerial eradication of illicit drug crops, interdiction programs, the situation of U.S. hostages, and funding levels for Plan Colombia.
To stem the flow of illegal traffic from Mexico into the United States over the last 5 years along the U.S. southwestern border, the Border Patrol has nearly doubled the number of agents on patrol, constructed hundreds of miles of border fences, and insta
Throughout the last few decades, the United States has had a strong interest in El Salvador.U.S.involvement shifted towards helping the government rebuild democracy and implement market-friendly economic reforms.
Two predominantly Latino gangs, Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) and the 18th Street gang (M-18), have raised concern among policy makers for several reasons.At issue for Congress is whether
the MS-13 and M-18 gangs constitute an emerging transnational criminal threat.
This report describes the gang problem in Central America, discusses country and regional approaches to deal with the gangs, and analyzes U.S. policy with respect to gangs in Central America.
An update on NAFTA and other trade agreements related to the U.S. and Mexico as well as their affects on immigration and other issues.
Report reviews designation of U.S. aid and concerns including the cost and effectiveness of U.S. aid; protecting human rights; combating narcotics, arms, and human trafficking; addressing Haitian migration; and alleviating poverty.