U.S., Mexico top cops meet

The head law enforcement officials of Mexico and the U.S. met yesterday in order to discuss issues like human trafficking and organized crime. U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey and Mexican Attorney General Eduardo Medina Mora emphasized the need for greater cooperation between both countries and Mukasey announced the creation of a special database designed to stem the illegal arms from crossing the border.

In addition, Mukasey talked about a topic we mentioned last month: the use of tear gas and pepper spray by Border Patrol agents.

"We're trying to deal with it. We've talked to the Mexicans about it, and they're trying to deal with it," Mr Mukasey said.

"What happens is that there is organised rock-throwing to divert border guards, who then become involved in whatever exchanges they're involved in, then you get a bunch of backpackers running across the border with backpacks full of marijuana," Mr Mukasey said.

Image- USA TODAY (“Mexico's Attorney General Eduardo Medina Mora, left, shakes hands with U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey during a news conference in Mexico City, Wednesday.”)

Sources- The Latin Americanist, BBC News, Monsters & Critics, New York Times, Reuters