Obama's Plans a Crackdown on Mexican Drug Cartels

The fifth Summit of the Americas kicks off tomorrow. The summit brings together heads of state from the Western Hemisphere to discuss economic, social and political concerns.  In anticipation of the event, President Obama penned an op ed that ran in 14 papers in English, Spanish and PortuguesS. He outlined some of his goals and sAId there is "no time to lose" in improving relations with countries in the western hemisphere. Obama is also strengthening ties with neighboring Mexico. Today President Obama is meeting with Mexican President Felipe Calderon to examine how the two nations can combat drug trafficking and violence. Already, President Obama has  announced a new border czar and tougher sanctions on  US companies  that do business with Mexican drug cartels. FSRN's Karen Miller has more.