drug trafficking

After months of quiet negotiations, the United States has announced a $1.4 billion, two-year package to help the Mexican government combat organized crime. Dubbed “Plan Mexico” by the media, in reference to Plan Colombia, a multibillion dollar counternarcotics initiative, the aid package will provide funds for police training, equipment, and intelligence gathering. But some question whether such measures are enough to stem Mexico's security troubles and shore up its weak institutions.

Colombia's government on Sunday handed over 13 citizens wanted by the United States on drug trafficking and money laundering charges to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), police told Colombian Radio Network (Caracol).