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 News Around the Republic of Mexico | June 2007 
US Crime Help: At What Price?
 Prensa Latina
| | Mexican riot police hold back a protester trying to block the arrival of president Felipe Calderon and guests at the opening of the Frida Kahlo exhibit at the palace of fine arts in Mexico City Wednesday June 13, 2007. The exhibit, to mark the 100th anniversary of Kahlo's birth, is the most complete exhibit of her work ever shown according to organizers, and is made up of 354 pieces including paintings, drawings, personal letters and photographs. Sign says in Spanish 'Felipe, if Diego Rivera (husband of Kahlo) were alive, he would beat you up'. (AP/Marco Ugarte) |
Mexico City - The Mexican Congress urged President Felipe Calderon to give explanations on the aid requested from the US government to fight organized crime, an issue intensifying controversy in the country.
Parliamentarians called for Calderon to provide accurate information on the commitments he assumed on behalf of the country to fight organized crime, as well as the role of police corps in that task.
Though aware of the need to face drug trafficking, the legislators insisted on finding out the exact guarantees agreed to respect Mexico's land, air, and maritime space.
Similarly, they demanded information on the specific agreements with the George W. Bush government, and Washington's actions to control arms trade from that country.
The possibility of implementing an agreement in this country with a scheme similar to the Colombia Plan has generated strong controversy here this weekend, amid fears that national sovereignty could be violated. |
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