$1 billion Mexico funding deal nears completion - to fight narcotics trafficking

“U.S. and Mexican officials are completing negotiations on a major aid package that would send helicopters and law enforcement equipment south of the border to fight narcotics trafficking, officials said Friday.

The funding request, sought by Mexican President Felipe Calderon, could top $1 billion.

“They are an important neighbor of ours, and this is the first time they have asked for help,” said Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo. “This is one of the best things we can do: Help them so that we can help ourselves.””

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