Mexican drug cartels flood across borders

Mexican drug cartels flood across borders: "MEXICO'S drug-fuelled violence is flooding across Central America as cartels deepen roots in a region that needs more aid to counter organised crime, the presidents of Panama and Costa Rica said.
Costa Rica's reputation as a peaceful haven in Latin America is at risk even as the country weighs boosting security spending by $US360 million ($A379 million) over four years to confront drug gangs, President Laura Chinchilla said in an interview. Panama President Ricardo Martinelli said Central American nations need a co-ordinated regional response backed by greater US support to fight traffickers.
''The conflict is spilling over all Central America because there is too much money involved,'' Mr Martinelli said."