Is it part of the U.S. anti-drug policy to sell weapons to Mexico to combat drug cartels?
Asked by Zub MerchUnder the security cooperation agreement called the Merida Initiative, the United States provides military and law enforcement assistance to the Mexican government in support of efforts to combat drug cartels and organized crime. The United States and Mexico jointly developed this agreement in response to a substantial increase in drug-related criminal activity and violence on both sides of the border.
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