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October 19, 2015

Report: U.S. Cuts Off Tiny Fraction of Drug War Aid to Mexico 
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The Obama administration has cut off millions of dollars in funding for
Mexico's drug war after finding Mexico did not meet some human rights
goals. The State Department said it was "unable to certify that Mexico
fully meets the criteria" for the aid. The Washington Post reports the
$5 million diverted represents just a tiny fraction of the billions of
dollars the United States has provided for Mexico's drug war. This comes
as Mexican security forces stand accused of carrying out multiple mass
killings and playing a role in the disappearance of 43 students from
Ayotzinapa teachers' college last year.

 

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