Al-Qaida Recruiting Surge in Latin America Feared; Mexican Official Says 'Alert has Been Sounded'

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MONTERREY, Mexico - Governments throughout Mexico and Central America are on alert as evidence grows that al-Qaida members are traveling in the region and looking for recruits to carry out attacks in Latin America - the potential last frontier for international terrorism.

The territory could be a perfect staging ground for Osama bin Laden's militants, with homegrown rebel groups, drug and people smugglers, and corrupt governments. U.S. officials have long feared al-Qaida could launch an attack from south of the border, and they have been paying closer attention as the number of terror-related incidents has increased since last year.

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Al-Qaida Recruiting Surge in Latin America Feared; Mexican Official Says 'Alert has Been Sounded'

The strongest possible al-Qaida link is Adnan G. El Shukrijumah, a 29-year-...

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