cannabisnews.com: McCaffrey Heads to Mexico, Colombia McCaffrey Heads to Mexico, Colombia Posted by FoM on August 07, 2000 at 08:35:20 PT By The Associated Press Source: USA Today President Clinton's chief adviser on drug policy leaves Monday for Mexico and Colombia to discuss anti-narcotics operations. Announcement of the trip comes one day after the White House said Clinton will go to Colombia on Aug. 30 for a one-day visit. Barry McCaffrey, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, will head an American delegation in Mexico City during two days of meetings about cooperation between the two governments, McCaffrey's office said Saturday. The Mexican side will include President Ernesto Zedillo and other top Mexican officials as well as representatives of President-elect Vicente Fox, according to the statement from McCaffrey's office. McCaffrey also will travel to the port city of Cartagena, Colombia, for a review Wednesday and Thursday of implementation of the $1.3 billion U.S. aid project Plan Colombia, which Congress passed last month at Clinton's behest. Subjects McCaffrey will discuss with President Andres Pastrana and others include legal, economic and social development, according to the statement. During Clinton's one-day visit to Cartagena, the president will discuss with Pastrana the aid program and efforts to end the country's 36-year civil war. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., and Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del., will accompany the president. Clinton said in a statement Friday that it is ''profoundly in the interest of the United States'' for Colombia to succeed in its efforts to seek peace, fight illicit drugs, build its economy and protect democracy. Washington (AP) Published: August 7, 2000Copyright 2000 Associated Press. 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In the world, this corrupt country is responsible for the highest kidnapping rate. Isn't it interesting that he handed a corrupt country 1.3 billion, it doesn't get any better than this. I'm sure he's there to demand they use the spray and reward them with an aid package, for their cooperation of course. If they're smart they won't use the spray no-matter what pressure they come under Klinton. [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by Ethan Russo, MD on August 07, 2000 at 13:04:25 PT: Our Interesting Export I am excited about this! Every excursion the general takes is a unique opportunity for new and interesting soundbites. There is always the possibility that there will be local opposition to his message. Latin America has grown dreadfully weary of the proverbial "norteamericano hideoso" [ugly American] and his big stick diplomacy. [ Post Comment ] Post Comment Name: Optional Password: E-Mail: Subject: Comment: [Please refrain from using profanity in your message] Link URL: Link Title: