Retired Gen. Otto Perez Molina pledges to take a tough stand on crime . ` The U.S. military has been criticized for its handling of the drug war in Mexico and Central America. Security issues loomed large during last year 's campaign .
Retired Gen. Otto Perez Molina pledges to take a tough stand on crime . `` Today , there is an air of hope , '' he says . Security issues loomed large during last year 's campaign .