Mexico’s president just says no to U.S. cash to fight drug crime

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AMLO rejects U.S. crime-fighting funds, injecting new uncertainty into relationship

The United States donated 30 trained police dogs to Mexico’s federal police canine unit in 2017 through the Mérida Initiative, a security partnership between the two nations to help Mexico fight organized crime and related violence.

The U.S. Embassy downplayed López Obrador’s comments, noting in a statement that the initiative had evolved under different Mexican governments, and saying the Trump administration looked forward “to continued dialogue.”López Obrador took office promising a new approach to tackling organized crime. He pledged to create social programs to draw young people away from lucrative work for drug gangs. Abrazos, no balazos — “Hugs, not bullets” — was the slogan.

In fact, in recent years, much of the Mérida Initiative funding has gone toward training police and prosecutors as Mexico tries to improve its security forces and build a more independent, professional justice system. Detractors point out that violence is worse than ever, and Mexico’s police and justice system remain ineffective and riddled with corruption.

It could also lead to an increase in the amount of illegal drugs flowing over the border, he said. Mexico is the main source of heroin and methamphetamines sold in the United States, and a major corridor for cocaine and fentanyl, according to the DEA.

 

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Wow. Finally, ONE thing I can say I like from this man. (Anti-AMLO Mexican writing).

Lmao, they never fought drug crime, the just pocketed the money. 700club cbngordon randpaul realDonaldTrump kennedynation foxnews sandrasmithfox marklevinshow rushlimbaugh danarohrabacher jaysekulow judgenap tedcruz dbongino

When you're bringing in drug cartel cash, you sure as hell don't want to be distracted by American aid that would require you to go against the drug cartels. That will get you killed pretty quickly.

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