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US will continue efforts to combat Peruvian drug trafficking in 2010

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The U.S. ambassador to Peru, Michael McKinley, said his government is considering the possibility of increasing economic aid to Peru to combat drug trafficking, which reached 150 million dollars this year; however, debate on the budget for next year is not over.

"We remain committed to continue working with the government of Peru in the fight against drug trafficking. We are expecting an increase, but I cannot make a forecast, because the budget is still under debate," he said in remarks to the press.

Speaking to reporters following a ceremony at the Government Palace, McKinley reiterated the U.S. government's decision to maintain its cooperation with Peru.

"We are expecting an increase, but I cannot make a forecast, because the budget is still under debate. The US government is likely to increase its assistance. We are allocating 150 million dollars this year," said the diplomat.

On the other hand, he preferred not to talk about the request by Peruvian defense minister for the US support in dealing with terrorism.

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# Carlos Benavides says :
15 October, 2009 [ 03:07 ]

HAHAHA this is HYPOCRISY. usa needs to leave.   Peru  can handle its own country without the usa sticking its nose in.
Why the hell dont they mind thier own buisness?
cia  and the us goverment are  the Worlds biggest Drug Dealer .
Just look up cia drug dealing on google lots of interesting information.

# Edgerton says :
15 October, 2009 [ 08:19 ]

If carlos loved Peru, he would support his country to combat drugs.

Instead he just spends all day playing with his coputer writing over and over how much he hates the US.

Peru does not need the USA, nor does it need Carlos.

# Marita says :
15 October, 2009 [ 12:07 ]

Why fighting, we are together in this world, and what affects one. affects the other. Peru has had the coca for ever, was the people from very rich countries who converted it in a very profitable drug and is buying and consuming it. We need to stop the consume as we need to stop the production; one is as important as the other. only sharing rsponsabilities we are going to be able to do something about it!!!

# Rich says :
15 October, 2009 [ 17:02 ]

Carlos,
Your problem is that you believe everything you read on the internet as the entire truth.  Sad.

# Carlos Benavides says :
16 October, 2009 [ 01:26 ]

Your problem is you cant accept the truth. cia are Drug Dealers already been proven.

# Carlos Benavides says :
16 October, 2009 [ 01:38 ]

edgerton I love Peru and I am proud to be Peruvian. I would not live in usa if you paid me all the money in the world. I hate the usa.

# Carlos Benavides says :
16 October, 2009 [ 03:08 ]

When many  us Law Enforcement Officers expose cia for drug dealing,
And its all over YouTube,   And the internet , as well as TV chat shows.
And even on Fox News . Then of course I believe cia is dealing drugs. Look at the 100s of news & documentary videos on Youtube about cia drug dealing.

# Rich says :
16 October, 2009 [ 17:54 ]

Carlos,
You are more sad and delusional than you were yesterday.  I'm afraid this will only get worse. 

# Rich says :
16 October, 2009 [ 17:56 ]

And Carlos, what part of the USA have you lived in or visited for any period of time that helps you exclaim that you hate the USA and would never live there?  And don't make anything up from the stories you read on the internet!

# Devilmaycare says :
17 October, 2009 [ 06:03 ]

Carlos reminds me of Phillip, remember him? He would burn his country to the ground if it hurt the US in some way. Carlos you are to full of hate to be helpful here. I think you should take a long vacation in a mental facility, after a few shock treatments you will feel like a new man. CIA is that Carlos In Asylum? I'm all for it. Ok Chico Loco until next time have a good session. (someone get him a bib he's drooling again).       

# Wilma says :
17 October, 2009 [ 15:15 ]

The so-called war on drugs has been a failure.  As for Carlos's hatred of the U.S. and his insistence that Peru can handle "its own country" leads me to believe that he's on crack. You can Google and YouTube until your head explodes from all the crackpot conspiracy theories, amigo.  

# Carlos Benavides says :
22 October, 2009 [ 04:51 ]

Peru does not need   us    interference.

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