Pubdate: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 Source: El Paso Times (TX) Copyright: 2010 El Paso Times Contact: http://www.elpasotimes.com/townhall/ci_14227323 Website: http://www.elpasotimes.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/829 Author: Daniel Borunda INITIATIVE OPENS OFFICE IN MEXICO CITY The Merida Initiative, which supplies millions of dollars in U.S. money to Mexico for its fight against the drug cartels, has opened an office in Mexico City. The U.S. Embassy in Mexico on Wednesday announced the opening of the Merida Initiative Bilateral Implementation Office. The office allows for daily communication by staffers from both nations working together for the transfer of equipment and training programs under the initiative. The office staff will not be involved in intelligence gathering or operations. - --- MAP posted-by: Matt