The United States is investing $700 million this year to improve Mexico's law enforcement capabilities as part of the Merida Initiative, created during the George W.Bush administration.

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Arassari Trek offers tandem flights with experienced pilots at several different sites close to Merida.

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Washington Post Managing Editor Kevin Merida relayed the news in a memo to the newsroom.

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Merida is Pixar's first heroine and their first fairytale since Disney became their parent company.

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