Jan 27, 2013 (Weekend Edition Sunday) — The Pentagon is expanding a program to training Mexican security forces fighting drug cartels. The training incorporates some of the same strategies the U.S. military has used against al-Qaida. Rachel Martin talks with Associated Press reporter Kimberly Dozier, who first reported the story.
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U.S. Trains Mexico On Tactics Used Against Al-Qaida
Jan 27, 2013 (Weekend Edition Sunday) — The Pentagon is expanding a program to training Mexican security forces fighting drug cartels. The training incorporates some of the same strategies the U.S. military has used against al-Qaida. Rachel Martin talks with Associated Press reporter Kimberly Dozier, who first reported the story.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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