CARICOM Demands U.S. Greater Control over Firearms
Feb 20, 2013
Port au Prince, (Prensa Latina) The leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) demanded the United States (U.S.) more control over firearms as part of security efforts in the region, the press reported today. During a closed-door meeting with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, area leaders explained the damage that causes the arms trade to the Caribbean and requested the signing of an international treaty on the subject. "Small arms and munitions are the ones that cause more damage in CARICOM", said Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
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