President Barack Obama (R) and Mexican President Felipe Calderon arrive for a news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, March 3, 2011. Credit: Reuters/Jason ReedUS Unarmed Drones Track Drug Gangs In Mexico - Report -- BBC
The US has been sending unarmed drones over Mexico since February to gather intelligence on major drug cartels, the New York Times reports.
Useful information has already been turned over to Mexican authorities, US officials told the paper.
The missions had been kept secret because of Mexican legal restraints and sensitivities over sovereignty.
Mexico's northern border areas have seen much of the violence that has left more than 34,000 dead since late 2006.
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More News On US Drones Over Mexico
U.S. Drones Fight Mexican Drug Trade -- New York Times
U.S. drones scout Mexico for drug gangs: report -- Reuters
Mexico: US drones allowed over its territory -- AP
Mexico says it has allowed US drones into its territory to gather intelligence on drug gangs -- Washington Post
Mexico Confirms It Is Allowing U.S. Drones to Fly Into Country -- KRGV
Mexico says US drones allowed over its territory to spy on drug gangs -- ABC
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