L.A. mayor plans Mexico, El Salvador swing to discuss trade, gangs

“Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is planning a nine-day swing through El Salvador and Mexico next month to promote trade and discuss ways to prevent violent gangs from crossing international borders.

Villaraigosa will meet with business leaders on the trip, May 1-May 9, to encourage investment in the city.”

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