Sat May 16, 1:58 am ET

MEXICO CITY â?? Mexico received eight armored vehicles as part of a U.S. aid package to help the government with its nationwide fight against drug cartels, the government announced Friday.

Officials held a ceremony to receive the vehicles, which the U.S. Embassy said will help protect federal police agents during counternarcotics operations.

The United States has plans to deliver $39 million in nonintrusive inspection equipment as well as new ballistics equipment for forensics laboratories in the next weeks. The U.S. also has initiated a broad range of training programs in coordination with Mexican law enforcement authorities.

The U.S. Congress has appropriated $700 million over the past two years to help Mexico fight the cartels.
Galaxy Reviewed by Galaxy on . US gives Mexico armored vehicles to aid drug fight Sat May 16, 1:58 am ET MEXICO CITY â?? Mexico received eight armored vehicles as part of a U.S. aid package to help the government with its nationwide fight against drug cartels, the government announced Friday. Officials held a ceremony to receive the vehicles, which the U.S. Embassy said will help protect federal police agents during counternarcotics operations. The United States has plans to deliver $39 million in nonintrusive inspection equipment as well as new ballistics equipment Rating: 5