Mérida initiative
The Mérida Initiative is a United States government initiative to combat drug trafficking in South and Central America. The main aim of the plan is to support the Mexican government in the drug war .
history
The initiative was launched in 2007 under George W. Bush .
2008 and 2011 1.7 billion, about US $ approved. The money should be used for training and equipment such as helicopters and security services vehicles.
In 2011, approximately $ 474 million had been accessed through early August.
In December 2011, the United States Senate approved a budget of $ 249 million for 2012.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d e The USA in Mexico's drug war. In: Neue Zürcher Zeitung . December 20, 2011, accessed December 20, 2011 .
- ↑ Alex Gertschen: Calderón's drug war does not pacify Mexico. In: Neue Zürcher Zeitung. December 28, 2011, accessed December 28, 2011 .