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May 19, 2021

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