In a framework of some tension in bilateral relations and three weeks before a presidential summit, the U.S. secretary of state, Hillary Clinton acknowledged today that his country was "responsible" of the drug trafficking problem in Mexico because of "insatiable" demand Drugs Americans and Washington's inability to combat the smuggling of weapons into Mexico.
"Our insatiable demand for illegal drugs fuels the drug trade. And our inability to prevent smuggling of weapons across the border to arm
these criminals, causing the deaths of policemen, soldiers and civilians, "the official said before meeting in Mexico with President Felipe Calderón.
Today's meeting, which was also the Mexican Foreign Minister Patricia Espinoza, was designed precisely to discuss cooperation in combating drug trafficking and begin preparing the reunion between Calderon and Barack Obama, who will within three weeks.
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