The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) and Google Mexico signed an agreement on June 16th to promote national cultural heritage through internet, particularly museums, archaeological zones, and historical monuments. This international promotion project seeks to invigorate tourism as part of the Vive Mexico initiative.

The agreement, signed by Alfonso de Maria y Campos, INAH general director, and John Farrell, Google Mexico general director, also seeks to boost internet users’ interest in anthropological, archaeological and historic themes, as part of a strategy that allows better knowledge and awareness regarding the importance of conservation of Mexico cultural goods, as well as promoting physical visits to the 173 archaeological zones and 116 museums in custody of INAH.

Today, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, U.S. Department of Homeland Secretary Janet Napolitano, and Director of National Drug Control Policy Gil Kerlikowske released President Obama’s strategy to stem the flow of illegal drugs and their illicit proceeds across the Southwest border and reduce associated crime and violence in the region.

The National Southwest Border Counternarcotics Strategy directs Federal agencies to increase coordination and information sharing with State and local law enforcement agencies, intensifies national efforts to interdict the southbound flow of weapons and bulk currency, and calls for continued close collaboration with the Government of Mexico in their efforts against the drug cartels. The strategy is an important component of the Administration’s national drug control policy and complements the Administration’s comprehensive efforts to respond to threats along the border.