Clinton: Mexico must continue the fight against crime: Pledges Another $500 million
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Correo-Guanajuato (Mexico) 1/24/2011

Clinton: Mexico must continue the fight against crime: Pledges Another$500 Million

U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, meeting in Mexico with her counterpart, today said that Mexico has no choice but to continue the
fight against drug trafficking and the cartels. She reiterated the commitment of the U.S. to work with Mexico, and pledged another $500 million for the Mérida Initiative. Of that amount, $60 million is for non-intrusive equipment to detect weapons and illegal money.


http://correo-gto.com.mx/notas.asp?id=206176
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El Universal (Mexico) 1/24/2011

Political Party leader Assassinated

(Chilpancingo, Guerrero) PRI says a state leader for the party , Efren Leyva, was killed in cold blood in front of his family. His wife and two children, ages 11 and 13 years, were injured. The party is blaming the killing on the PRD party.

http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/739666.html
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La Hora (Guatemala) 1/24/2011

Mayors Demand Better Security

(Huehuetenango) Thirty two elected mayors have expressed concerns over the degree of insecurity prevalent, while the government authorities want residents to do more to combat crime and violence. Areas in the regions bordering Mexico are the least secure, with no government oversight or control and criminal activity is the order of the day. The Governor said their requests have been heard and the PNC (National Police) will serve them.


http://www.lahora.com.gt/notas.php?key= ... 2011-01-24
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El Heraldo de Tabasco (Mexico) 1/24/2011

Federal Government investigates alleged dissolution of "La Familia Michoacana"

(Morelia, Michoacán) Several messages, supposedly from the Mexican cartel, appeared Monday in various cities in the state of Michoacan. These claim the cartel has disintegrated. Last month, one of its top leaders Nazario Moreno, alias ‘El Chayo’, was killed by the Mexican military, although his body was not recovered. The month before this, the cartel had offered to dissolve. The cartel has gained momentum since October 2006, especially in trafficking of methamphetamine, and according to the U.S. FBI, is known for its “sophistication and brutality.â€