“Reflecting over 2011, it is truly amazing what the Lord has done in response to your prayers for the USA-Mexico border. One focused prayer throughout 2011 was for the Lord to reveal what is hidden. It comes as no surprise that is exactly what happened! From uncovering drug tunnels, to drug busts, to drug kingpins arrested, stories abounded every week of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His plan for our two nations.”
 
2011 HIGHLIGHTS:
•    129,118 people were apprehended while trafficking drugs across the border. FIVE million pounds of drugs were confiscated in the USA, along with weapons, plus 126 MILLION dollars in "undeclared" currency[ii].
•    More than 15 tunnels used for drug trafficking have been uncovered, some labeled as "most sophisticated in Arizona history'. More than 40 tunnels have been dismantled since 2008**[iii].
•    US drug rings in Arizona, California and Texas broken up.
•    The Sinaloa and Los Zetas cartels took major hits in 2011; many of the smaller cartels dissolved.
•    Two groups of American Christian leaders had the privilege of meeting with President Felipe Calderon and members of his cabinet twice this year to receive briefings and to strengthen relationships between the USA and Mexico. This has provided greater insight into in how to pray for the issues of sex trafficking and drug and arms smuggling, which greatly affect the safety, well-being, and future of both nations.
    Therefore I will praise you, LORD, among the nations; I will sing the praises of your name (Psalm 18:48 NIV).
 
PRAY:
•    We have been praying every week for the capture of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, notorious leader of the Sinaloa cartel.  Last Sunday Raul Fernandez - "El Lucky," head of security for the Sinaloa cartel, was captured! Pray that this arrest will lead to information that will aid in the uncovering of Guzman's whereabouts and that law enforcement will be successful in capturing Guzman.
•    This week Mexican federal police arrested one of the United States' most-wanted drug traffickers, Luis Rodriguez Olivera, known by the nickname "Blondie." Pray for more information to come into the hands of law enforcement in Mexico and the U.S. to guide them in the capture of other cartel leaders.         

BridgeBuilders International Leadership Network, Phoenix, AZ
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