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. Retired army Gen. Otto Perez Molina was sworn in as Guatemala 's president Saturday , pledging to take a tough stand on crime amid growing insecurity in the Central American nation . Security issues loomed large during last year 's campaign .
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 .