6.17.2005
Back to the 80s?
Guatemala has asked the US for a "mini-Plan Colombia." The Guatemalan government wants helicopters, radars, and assistance from the DEA to fight narcotrafficking in the country.
I am especially critical of Plan Colombia's fumigation policies, as coca cultivation, in real terms, has not declined, nor has the price of cocaine on the streets of New York changed. However, in turbulent Guatemala (there have been over 3,500 homicides in the first five and a half months of 2005) this sort of assistance is needed, even if it is considered military aid.
I am especially critical of Plan Colombia's fumigation policies, as coca cultivation, in real terms, has not declined, nor has the price of cocaine on the streets of New York changed. However, in turbulent Guatemala (there have been over 3,500 homicides in the first five and a half months of 2005) this sort of assistance is needed, even if it is considered military aid.
# posted by Juanson : 9:37 AM
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How many of those 3500 homicides are linked to narcotrafficking? Will the military assistance be used to combat maras, which may or may not be directly involved with the drug trade?
# posted by 
: 3:34 PM
: 3:34 PM
I am not sure exactly how many of the homicides are linked to the drug trade, although I suspect many of them are. I am also unclear as to the details of the military assistance, but I am fairly certain that the Bush administration might look favorable upon this sort of assistance, since gangs are immigrating up north.
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Do they teach Americans how to form concise sentences in school? Reed, I suggest some lessons in clarity.
Some advice: don't respond to Reed. He is a right wing nut.
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