Mérida Initiative for Mexico and Central America: Funding and Policy Issues

Seelke, Claire Ribando

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Foreign policy;    Foreign relations -- U.S. -- Mexico;    Foreign relations -- Mexico -- U.S.;    Foreign Relations -- U.S. -- Central America;    Foreign aid;   

RP-ID  :  R40135
RP-ID  :  R40135_2009Jan13

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

In October 2007, the United States and Mexico announced the Mérida Initiative, a three-year program of U.S. assistance to Mexico and Central America to combat drug trafficking, gangs, and organized crime. This report provides an overview and discussion of the funding provided for Mérida, and presents several issues that Congress may consider as it oversees implementation of the Initiative and shapes its future direction.