Posted on 03/07/2009 8:35:53 AM PST by NormsRevenge
WASHINGTON (AFP) – The United States is working to rush assistance to Mexico as it fights violent drug cartels, including equipment to help authorities track the narcotics mafia, according to the top US military officer.
"We're all working very hard to move the capabilities that are desirable to Mexico as quickly as we can," Admiral Mike Mullen told reporters by phone from his aircraft after holding talks in Mexico.
During his meetings with the country's military leadership, Mullen said he discussed how Washington could help in the battle against the powerful cartels, citing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) as a crucial element.
"ISR, that kind of capability is certainly a big part of it," Mullen said, using a term that can refer to manned surveillance aircraft as well as unmanned drones.
He said the emphasis would be on sharing intelligence "but in recognition that there are additional assets that could be brought to bear across the full ISR spectrum."
With last year's death toll from drug-related violence at 5,300 as well-financed cartels orchestrate a campaign of intimidation and kidnappings, the crisis over the border has become a serious national security concern for the United States.
The visit by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff underlined US concern over the escalating violence, which experts say is fed by easy access to guns and drug profits on the US side of the border.
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“We seem to forget easily what allies are SUPPOSED to act like...”
As well, at the time of 9/11 Fox was more concerned about the possibility of Bush opening up the border. Fox was so upset that 9/11 took the focus off of his efforts/meetings with Bush to push Amnesty. Remember all of the diplomatic meetings the two were having?? I sure do!
We don’t need a wall. We need a minefield. We need a DMZ just like the one between North and South Korea.
Or a DMZ on the border. It’s true, there are drug wars but the war is see who is going to control the drugs. The Cartels or the government of Mexico? Close the border.
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