Mexico Says More US Drug Aid Expected By January

From Yahoo News/AP:

MEXICO CITY – A top official in Mexico's Foreign Relations Department says the second installment of U.S. anti-drug aid should be released by January.

Undersecretary for North American affairs Carlos Rico says Mexico expects the U.S. to release $116 million in drug-fighting aircraft and equipment before President George W. Bush leaves office Jan. 20.

The U.S. on Dec. 3 released $197 million under the so-called Merida Initiative. The $1.3 billion package over three years includes helicopters and surveillance aircraft, airport inspection equipment and case-tracking software to help police share real-time intelligence.

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