The recent spout of drug related violence in Mexico is due to the expiration of a ban in assault weapons trading within the U.S., say members of the calderon government. Estimates on the number of guns imported range as high as 90 percent. This is the subject of the complaint filed by the Mexican ambassador, and while the expiration of the ban may cause resentment on both side, the issue does pose opportunities for cooperation. Obama is visiting the region relatively soon, and the United States has provided eight hundred million dollars in aid. Increasing numbers of armaments is likely to further destabilize the region and regime while decreasing civil participation because they fear for their lives and intact limbs.
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