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Guatemala Authorizes US Use of Airspace
Guatemalaâs Congress has approved a measure giving U.S. security forces rights to enter Guatemalan airspace and waters during joint anti-narcotics operations. ``We supported it because the growth of drug traffic is intolerable and the situation is very serious and we believe that the support is necessary,ââ said Congresswoman Nineth Montenegro. The measure was approved 86-3 late Wednesday. It will take affect in coming days after its published in the official government gazette. Under the measure, U.S. government vessels can dock at local ports and U.S. agents can enter Guatemalan territory during joint operations. U.S. vessels or aircraft also can enter without prior notice when in hot pursuit of suspects. This will help in fighting the narcoterrorists. Posted by: Steve White 2003-08-22 |
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