US, Mexico, Guatemala form anti-crime alliance

The governments of the United States, Mexico and Guatemala formed a special body Friday to fight drug trafficking and organised crime. The Trilateral Security Desk evaluates intelligence and border risks to combat human trafficking and the smuggling of illegal weapons and drugs in the region, Guatemalan Interior Minister Mauricio Lopez told reporters.
During the group's first meeting, at a hotel in Guatemala City, officials set a roadmap to meet security objectives. "The important thing is that we are discussing joint problems. This trilateral work strengthens our relationships and creates a new shared vision," said US Assistant Secretary of International Affairs and Chief Diplomatic Officer for the Department of Homeland Security Alan Bersin, speaking in Spanish.