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Allies of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele Named in State Dept. Report on Drug Trafficking, Corruption

HeadlineMay 19, 2021

At least five top Salvadoran officials, including political allies of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, have been named in a confidential U.S. State Department report as suspects in drug trafficking or corruption schemes. Among the officials are Bukele’s current chief of cabinet and his former minister of security. The report was sent to Congress Monday at the request of California Democratic Congressmember Norma Torres.

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