Mexico puts military in charge of nation’s ports

As part of a new nationwide anti-corruption initiative, Mexico’s land, air and seaports will be operated and monitored by the military, Mexican President Manuel Lopez Obrador announced  Friday.

Mexico’s army will now be in charge of the country’s 49 customs offices – including the Mexican side of ports along the U.S.-Mexico border – in an effort to combat corruption and the massive smuggling of drugs across ports of entry.

“We have taken this decision about management of the port because of the...

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