[wanabidii] Press Releases: Taken Question: Comment on Decrease in Funding to Mexico to Combat Organized Crime

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Taken Question: Comment on Decrease in Funding to Mexico to Combat Organized Crime 10/19/2015 05:19 PM EDT Taken Question: Comment on Decrease in Funding to Mexico to Combat Organized Crime Taken Question Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC Question taken at the October 19th, 2015 Daily Press Briefing October 19, 2015 Attribution is on-the-record from Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner. Question:  Does the State Department have ANY comment on the decrease in funding to combat organized crime to Mexico?  Answer:  Mexico’s struggle to combat organized crime remains a difficult challenge and we have made significant progress in this shared responsibility.  The Merida Initiative is an eight year old partnership between the United States and Mexico to fight organized crime and associated violence while furthering respect for human rights and the rule of law.  Per Congressional legislation, the State Department is required to withhold 15 percent of certain Merida funding for Mexico until a report on human rights is submitted to Congress.  This year, the Department was unable to confirm and report to Congress that Mexico fully met all of the criteria in the Fiscal Year 2014 appropriation legislation, and the 15% was redirected away from Mexico.  However, we continue to strongly support Mexico’s ongoing efforts to reform its law enforcement and justice systems – critical components to enhance the rule of law and protect human rights. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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