Only sliver of aid for U.S.-Mexico drug plan spent

Only $26 million of the $1.4 billion authorized to help Mexico and Central America fight organized crime has been spent due to bureaucracy, conditions placed on the funds by Congress and preparations in recipient countries, according to a government report scheduled for release Thursday. McALLEN, Texas -- Only $26 million of the $1.4 billion authorized to help Mexico and Central America fight ...