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Obama Heads to Mexico as Drug Violence, Trucking Dispute Loom

April 16 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama travels to meet with his Mexican counterpart, Felipe Calderon, as the U.S. and one of its biggest economic partners grapple with a trade standoff and escalating violence stemming from drug trafficking.

Obama begins his first trip today as president to Latin America in Mexico City, where he and Calderon are likely to discuss border security, a conflict over Mexican trucks delivering goods inside the U.S., the global economic crisis and energy-related issues, including climate change.

Obama’s meeting with Calderon is meant to reinforce his commitment to working with Mexico on issues that pose a threat to the economic and public security of both countries. While Mexican officials have said they are pleased with Obama’s attention to the country, they are seeking more support in the drug fight and an end to the trucking dispute.

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