Report: Mexico Human-rights Report Blocked

chron.com Houston & Texas News, Houston Chronicle: Local
Wed, 08/05/2009 - 11:43am

A report claims that Sen. Patrick Leahy blocked the release of a favorable State Department report on Mexico's human rights record, delaying the release of $100 million in U.S. aid meant to help Mexico combat drug traffickers.

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Topics:  sen patrick leahy   state department   u.s    mexico   report   blocked   release   
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