LatinNews Daily Report - 02 April 2012

Guatemala | New task force. On 31 March Guatemala’s defence minister, Ulises Anzueto, announced the creation of a new task force, Tecún Umún, to combat drugs on the Pacific Coast and the eastern department of San Marcos, which borders Mexico. The US will provide economic and technical support in the form of patrol vehicles, communications systems and other equipment. The authorities identify the coasts as the main entry point for drugs coming from South America en route to Mexico and the US. According to Anzueto, maritime routes are used for 67-70% of illicit drugs trafficked.

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