In 2006 Mexican President Felipe Calderon launched an anti-drug crackdown. Since July a total of 81 U.S law enforcement officials have been sent to Mexico to teach Mexican police cadets techniques in fighting the drug war. U.S. law enforcement officials are teaching Mexico's newly formed Federal Police skills such as interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and performing surveillance.
This program of teaching Mexico's police cadets is part of a $1.4 billion dollar U.S aid Package to Mexico. This program is also a new step for Mexico who has been known for not allowing U.S. agents on their soil. The program is working to train the cadets to be ready for U.S.-style oral trials, so that the Mexican government can change their legal system from the exchange of written documents to similar trials. "So far, 2,052 Federal Police have graduate from the training program, and an additional 1,051 are taking classes now, program administrator Rafael Lopez said."
I think this it is good that the U.S. is helping Mexico, and keeping good relations while doing so. I also think it is good that Mexico is willing to let U.S. agents on their soil. As for how this program will affect the U.S. I think it will have positive results in the long run. Right now, a lot of money is being invested into the program, while our nation is having its own financial crisis. If, however, this program limits drug production in Mexico, ultimately there will be less Mexican drugs flowing into the U.S.
It is nice to see countries working together to solve an international problem!
Hawley Chris. "U.S. training bolsters Mexico's war on drugs." USAToday.com. November 1 2009.
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