U.S. and Mexico join in fight against transnational threats
February 19th, 2010 - 2:11 am ICT by BNO NewsMEXICO CITY (BNO NEWS) – U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Mexican Secretary of Public Safety Genaro García Luna on Thursday signed a Declaration of Principles of Cooperation on joint efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border, the DHS said.
The declaration is an expansion of the Merida Initiative programs and current joint efforts between the U.S. and Mexico to enhance border security, sharing information about transnational threats while streamlining legitimate travel and trade.
“The success of our efforts to crack down on criminal organizations and others who threaten the safety of our citizens requires close collaboration between the United States and Mexico,” said Secretary Napolitano. “This declaration will allow us to better protect both nations against violent drug cartels and transnational smuggling of drugs, cash and firearms while facilitating legitimate travel and trade.”
Secretary Napolitano also met with Mexican Interior Secretary Fernando Gómez-Mont Wednesday, signing a protocol to improve coordination on public communication in the case of a national security situation or disaster, as well as daily exchanges of public affairs information.
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