“Operation Martillo and other military assistance to Central American nations represent one of the most ambitious US efforts against drug cartels since World War II. The United States has trained security forces across the region, deployed 200 Marines in Guatemala and built forward operating bases in Honduras and shared radar intelligence with Honduran authorities. But top US generals warned last month that the effort could be greatly undermined by budget cuts. The cost of international operations and support to nations worldwide to fight drugs went from $2.7 billion in 2001 to $5.7 billion last year.”
Related posts:
Coroner slams handling of Kendrick Johnson case
For some blacks, gun control raises echoes of segregated past
‘Anonymous’ hackers attack New Zealand Prime Minister’s website over spying bill
Inside the World’s Most Elite (and Secret) Traders’ Club
Sheriff denies cabin intentionally burnt down with Chris Dorner inside
Mexico to create new national police force to fight drug cartels
Russia opens way to missile deliveries to Iran, starts oil-for-goods swap
Britain to submit UN resolution on Syria
Banking with Bitcoin
Body cam shows dad had hands up when cops killed his 6-year-old son
How a 1983 US-NATO war game came close to provoking nuclear attack
Blackstone to Buy Louisiana Shale Assets for $1.2 Billion
Indian public sector banks launch two-day strike
Families occupy unfinished homes in Spain
Brazil confirms investigation into reports of NSA spying