Those uses were approved in the interest of protecting wildlife.
Leading environmental groups said the plan did not go far enough to protect wildlife.
"We're in the business of protecting natural wildlife," he said.
The loan is also to be used to fight river pollution, protect wildlife and train environmental officials.
They cannot be killed without a permit under a law devised to protect wildlife.
Hiking is permitted except in some areas during specific times of the year to protect wildlife.
He said a ban was the only way to protect wildlife.
This is an organization established by Congress to protect wildlife in the region.
Its mission statement is "to inspire Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future."
Mexico also has a poor environmental record, and its leaders are just beginning to acknowledge that they have a responsibility to help protect wildlife.
