NEW : Additional U.S. funding will go toward special police units , a regional crime observatory and support to train judges and prosecutors , Clinton told leaders gathered at a regional security conference in Guatemala City . ` This is in addition to $ 200 million provided for fighting organized crime . Clinton said the U.S. will send $ 300 million in aid to Central America this year . The U.S. funds will be used for police , a regional crime observatory and judicial reform . Analysts say violence is rising in the region as Mexican gangs expand their reach .
NEW : This is in addition to $ 200 million provided for fighting organized crime . Clinton said the U.S. will send $ 300 million in aid to Central America this year . The U.S. funds will be used for police , a regional crime observatory and judicial reform . Analysts say violence is rising in the region as Mexican gangs expand their reach .