INITIATIVE OPENS OFFICE IN MEXICO CITY

The Merida Initiative, which supplies millions of dollars in U.S.
money to Mexico for its fight against the drug cartels, has opened an
office in Mexico City.

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico on Wednesday announced the opening of the
Merida Initiative Bilateral Implementation Office. The office allows
for daily communication by staffers from both nations working together
for the transfer of equipment and training programs under the
initiative. The office staff will not be involved in intelligence
gathering or operations.