Drug Control: Observations on Counternarcotics Activities in Mexico. Statement ofJess T. Ford, Associate Director, International Relations and Trade Issues, National Security and International Affairs Division

摘要

I am pleased to be here today to discuss the results of our review ofcounternarcotics efforts in Mexico. Our review focused on (1) the nature of the drug-trafficking threat from Mexico, (2) Mexican efforts to counter drug-trafficking activities, (3) U.S. strategy and programs intended to stem the flow of illegal drugs through Mexico, and (4) recent initiatives by the United States and Mexico to increase counternarcotics activities. Our report on this effort was issued on June 12, 1996. This report builds upon our prior reports and testimonies that discussed problems regarding various aspects of U.S. and Mexican efforts to control drug production and trafficking. Although some progress has been made, many of the problems discussed in our prior reports continue to affect current drug control efforts in Mexico.