JO shared this article with me-

Dear Mr. Harper: An Open Letter from Mining-Affected Communities in Mexico

 http://rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/miningwatch/2014/02/dear-mr-harper-open-letter-mining-affected-communities-mexico

 In paragraph 11 you will see an indication that development money from  DFATD is being spent to support the interests of Canadian mining companies.  It is not a good sign.
VM