News (Media Awareness Project) - US: US May Expand Anti-Drug Effort Beyond Colombia |
Title: | US: US May Expand Anti-Drug Effort Beyond Colombia |
Published On: | 2000-12-06 |
Source: | International Herald-Tribune (France) |
Fetched On: | 2008-09-03 00:07:47 |
US MAY EXPAND ANTI-DRUG WAR BEYOND COLOMBIA
Even with its $1.3 billion anti-drug program for Colombia in trouble, the
United States is making plans to expand that effort to combat a ''spillover
effect'' of drug trafficking and guerrilla activities in neighboring Latin
American countries, Clinton administration officials said.
Consideration of the broader approach comes as Colombia's neighbors raise
concerns that the current effort could spread conflict throughout the region.
With the expanded approach, Latin American diplomats said, U.S. aid in
coming years could dwarf the $180 million in regional help approved by the
U. S. Congress this year.
Even with its $1.3 billion anti-drug program for Colombia in trouble, the
United States is making plans to expand that effort to combat a ''spillover
effect'' of drug trafficking and guerrilla activities in neighboring Latin
American countries, Clinton administration officials said.
Consideration of the broader approach comes as Colombia's neighbors raise
concerns that the current effort could spread conflict throughout the region.
With the expanded approach, Latin American diplomats said, U.S. aid in
coming years could dwarf the $180 million in regional help approved by the
U. S. Congress this year.
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