Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Mexican Cartel Threatens Guatemala President

Alvaro Colom: The threats are being taken very seriously as the killing of policemen in Mexico now happen almost daily Photo: AFP

From The Telegraph:

One of Mexico's most powerful drugs trafficking gangs has threatened to kill the President of Guatemala.

After receiving assassination threats to officials including the national head of police, the Guatemalan authorities warned President Alvaro Colom that he too was now the subject of "credible" threats - the latest sign that the cartels are seeking to extend their influence across Central America.

"We have received credible threats that the group 'The Zetas' are planning an attempt on the life of President Alvaro Colom," said Jesus Galeano of Guatemala's Secretariat of Strategic Intelligence.

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More News On Threats Against Guatemala's President

Police: Mexican Gunmen Threaten to Kill Guatemala’s President -- Latin American herald Tribune
Guatemala trains elite anti-drug unit amid threats -- Reuters
Mexican drug cartel threatens to kill Guatemalan president -- China View
Guatemala's new elite anti-narcotics Forces -- The Guatemala Times

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