Just a heads-up: I have been unable to locate the cable upon which the article is based. Apparently, the ID for it is 09MEXICO0808, but it doesn't seem to exist.
The closest one I could locate was
10MEXICO77, which has this bit:
Quote:
The Ground Truth: Laws Not Enough
¶3. (SBU) Each country highlighted internal controls that regulate
the sale, distribution, and transport of weapons and ammunition,
drawing attention to sanctions against the unlawful transport of
weapons across any national boundary. Unfortunately, our visit to
three border crossings between Guatemala and Mexico in Chiapas
revealed neither country presently works seriously to enforce these
laws.
¶4. (SBU) At the first border crossing in Talisman, Chiapas, the
conference participants witnessed almost as many individuals
crossing the border illegally as legally.
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That's not too encouraging, either.